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Round Two Notice of Funding Opportunity

Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program

Overview

This second round of funding from the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program will make approximately $980 million 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 sample budget materials, application guidance, 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 TBCPNOFO2@ntia.gov.

NTIA is extending the original submission deadlines identified in Section D.4. of the second NOFO as follows: 

  • Applications submitted online through the Grants.gov system must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on March 22, 2024
  • 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 March 22, 2024; and 
  • Applications submitted by electronic mail must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on March 22, 2024

The deadline extensions are intended to provide potential applicants with more time to develop competitive project proposals and project consortia. Eligible Entities that previously submitted applications may submit revised applications (entire application must be resubmitted) on or before the new submission deadline.

Program Information

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Round Two Notice of Funding Opportunity

Round Two Resources

Project Information Form

Pro Forma Financial Projection Template

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Round Two Appendix A Certification

TBCP Round 2 FAQs

TBCP Fact Sheet: Round 1 to 2 Changes

Application Submission Guidance

NEPA Guidance and Tools

Smart Start for BEAD
Guidance on NTIA National Environmental Policy Act Compliance
BMP Mitigation Measures Thumbnail
Best Management Practices (BMP) and Mitigation Measures
NEPA for BEAD FAQs
The Advisory Council on Historic Preservation Program Comment for Federal Communications Projects
NHPA Consultation Process Fact Sheet
National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Consultation Process Fact Sheet
ESA Section 7 Fact Sheet
Endangered Species Act (ESA) Section 7 Consultations Fact Sheet
Wetland Regulatory Authority Fact Sheet
Wetland Regulatory Authority Fact Sheet
NEPA Review: Categorical Exclusions
NEPA Review: Categorical Exclusions Fact Sheet
Environmental Assessment Fact Sheet
NEPA Review: Environmental Assessments Fact Sheet

NEPA: Environmental and Historic Preservation Compliance Webinar

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Permitting and Environmental

Information Application

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NBAM Training Series: NTIA Permitting and Environmental Information Application

Webinars

Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program NOFO 2 Overview Webinar

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Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program NOFO 2 Overview Webinar (Rerun)

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Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program Round 2 Webinar: Mapping Requirements

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Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program NOFO 2 Application Guidance and Eligible Activities

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Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program Round 2 Webinar (Re-Run): Mapping Requirements

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Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program Round 2 Webinar: Project Narratives (Rerun)

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Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program Round 2 Webinar: Infrastructure Development Budget Narratives

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Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program Round 2 Webinar: Use and Adoption Budget Narratives

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Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program Round 2 Webinar: Cybersecurity and Supply Chain Risk Management

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Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program Round 2 Webinar: Financial Sustainability

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