Overview
Program Information | Application Resources | Webinars
This third round of funding from the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program will make funds available on Native American, Alaska Native and Native Hawaiian lands for deployment of Internet infrastructure, affordability programs, telehealth and distance learning initiatives. Here, you will find application forms, webinar schedules and other materials to help strengthen your application as they become available.
Please email any questions, concerns or requests for technical assistance to [email protected].
- Applications submitted online through the Grants.gov system must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on September 17, 2026;
- Applications submitted by postal mail or by courier service must be postmarked (for postal mail) or show clear evidence of mailing (for courier submissions) no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on September 17, 2026; and
- Applications submitted by electronic mail must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on September 17, 2026.
Program Information
Round Three Notice of Funding Opportunity
Application Resources
Webinars
Register for upcoming webinars:
TBCP 3 and NEGP NOFO Launch Webinar
Date/Time: Jun 24, 2026 - 3:00 PM ET
This webinar will provide guidance to applicants preparing to apply for the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) Round 3 and the Native Entities Grant Program (NEGP). It will cover key application requirements, including funding information, eligibility, major program differences, and the materials applicants must submit. The session will help potential applicants understand what they need to prepare and how to successfully submit applications for one or both programs.
Grants Administration 101
Date/Time: To be announced
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will host a public webinar to provide an overview of grants administration for applicants and recipients of the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) Round 3 and the Native Entities Grant Program (NEGP). The webinar will review the federal grant lifecycle, including pre-award, award, post-award, and closeout activities. It will also cover common grants administration topics, including policies and procedures, monitoring and oversight, reporting requirements, and applicant preparation.
The webinar is intended to help applicants and recipients better understand the responsibilities associated with managing federal grant awards and complying with applicable statutory, regulatory, and administrative requirements.
Application Submission
Date/Time: To be announced
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) will host a public webinar to provide guidance to applicants for the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) Round 3 and the Native Entities Grant Program (NEGP) on the required registrations needed before submitting an application for federal funding. The webinar will review the registration process for SAM.gov, eRA Commons, and Grants.gov. The webinar will also highlight key steps applicants should take early to help avoid delays and ensure they are prepared to submit a complete application.