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NTIA Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program Grant Solicitation

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), under the U.S. Department of Commerce, is offering grant funding through the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP): - Government Buyer: - U.S. Department of Commerce, National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) - Eligible Applicants: - Tribal Governments - Tribal Colleges or Universities - Department of Hawaiian Home Lands (DHHL) - Tribal organizations - Alaska Native Corporations - Program Purpose: - Expand access to and adoption of broadband services on Tribal Land - Support programs for remote learning, telework, and telehealth - Project Types and Funding Ranges: - Broadband Infrastructure Deployment Projects: $1,000,000 to $25,000,000 - Broadband Use and Adoption Projects: $500,000 to $2,500,000 - Notable Requirements: - Only one application per eligible entity - Emphasis on equitable distribution of funds - No specific OEMs or vendors required; applicants propose their own solutions - No named OEMs or specific products; the program funds broadband-related initiatives rather than procurement of particular brands or equipment

Description

The National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) is soliciting applications for funds remaining under the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP). This program provides grants to eligible entities to expand access to and adoption of broadband service on Tribal Land or programs that promote remote learning, telework, or telehealth resources. Eligible applicants include Tribal Governments, Tribal Colleges or Universities, the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands, Tribal organizations, and Alaska Native Corporations. The program expects to make awards ranging from $500,000 to $2,500,000 for Broadband Use and Adoption Projects and $1,000,000 to $25,000,000 for Broadband Infrastructure Deployment Projects.

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