Overview
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The Native Entity Capacity & Planning Grant Program, for entities including Indian Tribes, Alaska Native Entities, and Native Hawaiian Organizations, establishes a competitive process to make Capacity and Planning Grant Funds available to Native Entities to carry out activities consistent with the Act.
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Native Entity Capacity & Planning Grant Program Overview Primer
Tribal Consultation on the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) and the Digital Equity Act of 2021 set aside for Native Entities (NE)
This is a letter inviting Tribal Leaders to join the NTIA Virtual Consultations on January 13th and 20th, 2026 on the restructuring of the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program and the Digital Equity Act of 2021 set aside for Native Entities prior to issuing new funding guidance.
NTIA Announces Tribal Broadband Program Reforms to Maximize Tribal Connectivity and Reduce Red Tape
Application Materials
NE Capacity & Planning Grant Program Frequently Asked Questions
Native Entities 7.25% Planning Cap Guidance Primer
NE Capacity & Planning Grant Program Online Application Packet and Guidance
NE Capacity & Planning Grant Program Offline Application Packet and Guidance
Formal Authorizing Documentation for Native Entity Capacity & Planning Grant Program Primer
Memorandum of Understanding for Native Entity Capacity & Planning Grant Program Primer
Consolidated Budget Form Training Videos
Get Ready Materials
Get tips on how to prepare for the upcoming funding opportunity:
NE Capacity & Planning Grant Program Get Ready One-Pager
Webinars
Past Webinars
Native Entity Capacity & Planning Grant Program Applicant Webinar: Additional Funding & Other Certifications
Native Entity Capacity & Planning Grant Program Applicant Webinar: Consolidated Budget Form
Native Entity Capacity & Planning Grant Program Applicant Webinar: Project Narrative
Download Slide DeckProject Narrative Planning Funds Training