Tribal

The following materials are included:

Notice of Funding Opportunity for the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program: This Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) solicits applications for the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program: Native Entities (“NE Capacity & Planning Grant Program”), the first funding opportunity set aside for Native Entities from the Digital Equity Capacity and Planning Grant Programs authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021.

The following materials are included: 

Notice of Funding Opportunity for the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program: This Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) solicits applications for the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program: Native Entities (“NE Capacity & Planning Grant Program”), the first funding opportunity set aside for Native Entities from the Digital Equity Capacity and Planning Grant Programs authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021.

Guidance on allowable uses and capped costs for the Planning funds associated with the NE Planning & Capacity Grant Program.

Frequently Asked Questions about the Native Entities Grant Program. Topics include program parameters, eligibility and application information, allowable and prohibited uses of funds, among other topics.

Primer reviews the key aspects of the Native Entities Grant Program including program requirements, application submission options, and due date.

This document provides essential information and resources for grant recipients preparing to finalize their projects within the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP). This comprehensive document outlines the closeout process, including requirements for final reports, tangible property management, and deobligation. It includes a detailed checklist for award closeout, guidelines for records retention, and answers to frequently asked questions. Appendices include a glossary of terms and additional resources to assist recipients in navigating the closeout phase efficiently.

This video outlines essential guidelines for the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) grant recipients regarding compliance with the Department of Commerce (DOC) regulations on Human Subjects Research (HSR), and includes specific directions for submitting and satisfying the standard award condition related to HSR. This webinar highlights the importance of adhering to HSR requirements to protect individuals involved in research funded by TBCP, and emphasizes that all research involving human subjects requires prior authorization.