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NTIA Native Entities Grant Program for Broadband Adoption and Access

NTIA, part of the U.S. Department of Commerce, is inviting applications for the Native Entities Grant Program to advance broadband adoption and access for Native communities. - Government Buyer: - National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), U.S. Department of Commerce - Program Details: - Native Entities Grant Program authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021 - At least $250,000,000 in total funding set aside for Native Entities - Individual grant awards expected between $500,000 and $2,500,000 - Eligible Applicants: - Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities, Native Hawaiian organizations, and consortia thereof - Requirements: - Minimum 10% matching fund contribution required (waivers available based on financial need) - Projects must align with BEAD-supported broadband deployments - Focus on measurable outcomes, efficiency, and innovation in broadband adoption - Products/Services Requested: - No specific OEMs, vendors, products, or part numbers mentioned - Funding supports broadband adoption, access, and innovation initiatives - Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on complementing existing broadband deployment efforts - Grants must deliver measurable improvements in connectivity for Native communities

Description

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is soliciting applications for the Native Entities Grant Program, authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021. This program provides grants to Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities, and Native Hawaiian organizations to promote broadband adoption within their communities. The program aims to complement broadband deployment efforts, expand broadband access to unserved communities, and align with the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program. Eligible applicants include Native Entities and consortia of such entities. The program requires a minimum 10% matching fund contribution, with possible waivers based on financial need.

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