The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) offers the second round of its Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) grants. This grant, authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is for the purpose of expanding broadband access and adoption on Tribal Lands. It also supports programs promoting broadband use for critical remote learning, telework, or telehealth resources. NTIA aims to enhance digital inclusion and connectivity for Tribal populations, ensuring vital online services are accessible. Eligible Entities are encouraged to apply for this essential initiative to bridge the digital divide.
Opportunity ID: 349565
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NTIA-ICG-TBCPO-2023-2008098 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | IIJA- Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 200 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.029 — Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 8 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 26, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 22, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $980,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Section 905(a)(8) of the Act specifies the following entities as eligible to receive grants pursuant to the TBCP: (i) a Tribal Government; (ii) a Tribal College or University; (iii) the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on behalf of the Native Hawaiian Community, including Native Hawaiian Education Programs; (iv) a Tribal organization; or (v) an Alaska Native Corporation. There are several instances where applicants will need to obtain a Tribal Government Resolution. Each Eligible Entity must coordinate internally (which includes all departments, subsidiaries, etc.) in submitting its single application. In an instance where one Eligible Entity is a subsidiary of another (e.g., a Tribal Government and a subsidiary Tribal College or University), this shall not affect the subsidiary’s eligibility to submit its own application, so long as it includes the requisite Tribal Government Resolution. Eligible Entities that previously received TBCP grant funding may apply for additional grant funding pursuant to this NOFO. See Section C of thisNOFO for additional information concerning the eligibility requirements for this program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: |
NTIA issues this NOFO to describe the requirements under which it will award grants for the second round of the TBCP, authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021,Division N, Title IX, Section 905(c), Public Law 116-260, 134 Stat. 1182 (Dec. 27, 2020)(Act), as amended by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Division F, Title II, Section 60201, Public Law 117-58, 135Stat. 429 (Nov. 15, 2021) (IIJA). The TBCP provides new federal funding for grants to Eligible Entities to expand access to and adoption of: (i) broadband service on Tribal Land ;or (ii) programs that promote the use of broadband to access remote learning, telework, or telehealth resources. See Section A of this NOFO for the full description of this program. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Matt Rogotzke
Federal Program Officer, Tribal Connectivity and Nation to Nation Coordination Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth National Telecommunications and Information Administration U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room 4887 Washington, DC 20230 Phone: (202) 482-2048 Email:Tbcpnofo2@ntia.gov |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| The TBCP Program Funding Opportunity NTIA-ICG-TBCPO-2023-2008098 has been extended to March 22, 2024 per the NTIA/ TBCP Program Office. | Jan 22, 2024 | |
| Jul 26, 2023 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 8
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NTIA-ICG-TBCPO-2023-2008098 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | IIJA- Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 200 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.029 — Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 8 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 26, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 22, 2024 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 22, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 25, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $980,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Section 905(a)(8) of the Act specifies the following entities as eligible to receive grants pursuant to the TBCP: (i) a Tribal Government; (ii) a Tribal College or University; (iii) the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on behalf of the Native Hawaiian Community, including Native Hawaiian Education Programs; (iv) a Tribal organization; or (v) an Alaska Native Corporation. There are several instances where applicants will need to obtain a Tribal Government Resolution. Each Eligible Entity must coordinate internally (which includes all departments, subsidiaries, etc.) in submitting its single application. In an instance where one Eligible Entity is a subsidiary of another (e.g., a Tribal Government and a subsidiary Tribal College or University), this shall not affect the subsidiary’s eligibility to submit its own application, so long as it includes the requisite Tribal Government Resolution. Eligible Entities that previously received TBCP grant funding may apply for additional grant funding pursuant to this NOFO. See Section C of thisNOFO for additional information concerning the eligibility requirements for this program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: |
NTIA issues this NOFO to describe the requirements under which it will award grants for the second round of the TBCP, authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021,Division N, Title IX, Section 905(c), Public Law 116-260, 134 Stat. 1182 (Dec. 27, 2020)(Act), as amended by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Division F, Title II, Section 60201, Public Law 117-58, 135Stat. 429 (Nov. 15, 2021) (IIJA). The TBCP provides new federal funding for grants to Eligible Entities to expand access to and adoption of: (i) broadband service on Tribal Land ;or (ii) programs that promote the use of broadband to access remote learning, telework, or telehealth resources. See Section A of this NOFO for the full description of this program. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Matt Rogotzke
Federal Program Officer, Tribal Connectivity and Nation to Nation Coordination Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth National Telecommunications and Information Administration U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room 4887 Washington, DC 20230 Phone: (202) 482-2048 Email:Tbcpnofo2@ntia.gov |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | NTIA-ICG-TBCPO-2023-2008098 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Other |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | IIJA- Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 200 |
| Assistance Listings: | 11.029 — Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 7 |
| Posted Date: | Jul 26, 2023 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jul 27, 2023 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jan 23, 2024 |
| Archive Date: | Feb 22, 2024 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $980,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $50,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $1,000,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Section 905(a)(8) of the Act specifies the following entities as eligible to receive grants pursuant to the TBCP: (i) a Tribal Government; (ii) a Tribal College or University; (iii) the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands on behalf of the Native Hawaiian Community, including Native Hawaiian Education Programs; (iv) a Tribal organization; or (v) an Alaska Native Corporation. There are several instances where applicants will need to obtain a Tribal Government Resolution. Each Eligible Entity must coordinate internally (which includes all departments, subsidiaries, etc.) in submitting its single application. In an instance where one Eligible Entity is a subsidiary of another (e.g., a Tribal Government and a subsidiary Tribal College or University), this shall not affect the subsidiary’s eligibility to submit its own application, so long as it includes the requisite Tribal Government Resolution. Eligible Entities that previously received TBCP grant funding may apply for additional grant funding pursuant to this NOFO. See Section C of thisNOFO for additional information concerning the eligibility requirements for this program. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Department of Commerce |
| Description: |
NTIA issues this NOFO to describe the requirements under which it will award grants for the second round of the TBCP, authorized by the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021,Division N, Title IX, Section 905(c), Public Law 116-260, 134 Stat. 1182 (Dec. 27, 2020)(Act), as amended by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Division F, Title II, Section 60201, Public Law 117-58, 135Stat. 429 (Nov. 15, 2021) (IIJA). The TBCP provides new federal funding for grants to Eligible Entities to expand access to and adoption of: (i) broadband service on Tribal Land ;or (ii) programs that promote the use of broadband to access remote learning, telework, or telehealth resources. See Section A of this NOFO for the full description of this program. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Matt Rogotzke
Federal Program Officer, Tribal Connectivity and Nation to Nation Coordination Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth National Telecommunications and Information Administration U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room 4887 Washington, DC 20230 Phone: (202) 482-2048 Email:Tbcpnofo2@ntia.gov |
Related Documents
Folder 349565 Full Announcement-Amended NOFO March 22, 2024 -> NTIA Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program_Round 2_NOFO.Amendment.1-22-24.Second Amendment.3-13-24 (1).pdf
Folder 349565 Full Announcement-Amended NOFO March 22, 2024 -> TBCP.Technical Amendments to NOFO 2.Application Review Information.Public Notice.Final (1).pdf
Folder 349565 Full Announcement-NTIA TBCP Round 2 NOFO -> NTIA Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program_Round 2_NOFO.Final (1).pdf
Folder 349565 Other Supporting Documents-Appendix A (Required) -> TBCP2CybersecurityForm (1).pdf
Folder 349565 Other Supporting Documents-Pro Forma Template(Required) -> Pro Forma Financial Projection Template.TBCP.pdf
Folder 349565 Other Supporting Documents-TBCP 2 Project Info (Required) -> TBCP2ProjInfoForm.pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Matt Rogotzke Federal Program Officer, Tribal Connectivity and Nation to Nation Coordination Office of Internet Connectivity and Growth National Telecommunications and Information Administration U.S. Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Avenue, NW, Room 4887 Washington, DC 20230 Phone: (202) 482-2048 Email: Tbcpnofo2@ntia.gov |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.029 | 3189794 | Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program – Broadband Use and Adoption | PKG00282692 | Jul 27, 2023 | Mar 22, 2024 | View |
| 11.029 | 3189816 | Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program – Broadband Infrastructure Deployment OR Dual | PKG00282691 | Jul 27, 2023 | Mar 22, 2024 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
349565 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
349565 SF424A-1.0.pdf
349565 SF424B-1.1.pdf
349565 CD511-1.1.pdf
349565 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
349565 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Package 2
Mandatory forms
349565 SF424_4_0-4.0.pdf
349565 SF424C_2_0-2.0.pdf
349565 SF424D-1.1.pdf
349565 CD511-1.1.pdf
349565 SFLLL_2_0-2.0.pdf
349565 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
Optional forms
349565 SF424B-1.1.pdf
349565 SF424A-1.0.pdf
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