The Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program is a $980 million program directed to tribal governments to be used for broadband deployment on tribal lands, as well as for telehealth, distance learning, broadband affordability, and digital inclusion.
NTIA is continuing to review the more than 280 applications received during the application window, which closed on Sept. 1, 2021. The Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program will announce additional awards on a rolling basis as they go through NTIA's review process.
Explore Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program Awards Map
List of TBCP Awardees
TBCP Pre-Award and Review Process Information
TBCP Sec 106 NHPA Notification:
The FCC and NTIA are currently collaborating on a plan to continue NTIA's access to the FCC's Tower Construction Notification System (TCNS) to meet its Section 106 responsibilities for the new NTIA grant programs. In anticipation of the upcoming project award notifications in the coming months, Tribes are encouraged to have their Tribal Historic Preservation Officers (THPO) review, and, where necessary, update their TCNS contact information and areas of interest by November 30, 2021.
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Biden Administration Awards More Than $146 Million to Expand High-Speed Internet Access on Tribal Land in New Mexico 08-11-2022
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Biden-Harris Administration Announces over $50 Million in Internet for All Grants to Two Alaska Native Entities 08-08-2022
Biden Administration Awards Nearly $7.7M Additional Grants to Tribal Groups Seeking to Develop Community Broadband Plans 06-23-2022
Biden Administration Awards Nearly $77 Million to Expand Internet Access for Dozens of Tribes 05-04-2022
Department of Commerce Awards Nearly $1.2M to Tribes to Expand Internet Access 03-31-2022
Department of Commerce's NTIA Awards Additional $1M in Grants to Tribal Groups Seeking to Expand Broadband 02-28-2022
Department of Commerce' NTIA Awards Additional $1.5M in Broadband Grants to Tribal Groups 01-31-2022
Department of Commerce's NTIA Awards Additional $1M in Grants to Tribal Groups Seeking to Expand Broadband 12-22-2021
Updated Timeline for TBCP Application Review 12-3-2021
Department of Commerce's NTIA Awards First Grants to Tribal Groups Seeking to Expand Broadband 11-16-2021
TBCP Curing and Review Process FAQs 10-18-2021
NTIA’s Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program Receives More Than 280 Applications, Over $5 Billion in Funding Requests | National Telecommunications and Information Administration
June 3, 2021 Press Release Announcing Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program and NOFO Release
Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 06-09-2021
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 07-13-2021
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 07-28-2021
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) 08-27-2021
Dear Tribal Leader Letter, June 2021
NTIA Tribal Consultation Summary Report
Tribal Consultation #1 Transcript - 02-05-2021
Tribal Consultation #2 Transcript - 02-10-2021
Tribal Consultation #3 Transcript - 02-12-2021