OpenFederal grant2026-NTIA-NEGP

Native Entities Grant Program

DOC NIST ERACloses Nov 17, 2026(35 days left)

Does this fit your business?

This is a federal NTIA program funding digital equity work exclusively for Native Entities: Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities, and Native Hawaiian organizations, or consortiums of them. If you are a for-profit business of any size, including a small business or sole proprietor, you cannot apply and should not spend time on it. Cost sharing is required, and roughly 100 awards are expected.

Best for
Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities, Native Hawaiian organizations, Consortiums of eligible Native Entities
Not for
For-profit businesses of any size, Small businesses and sole proprietors, Organizations that are not Native Entities
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Arts & CultureLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Construction & InfrastructureLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Education & TrainingLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Energy & Clean TechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Environment & ConservationLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Show all 15 industries
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Finance & BankingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Food & BeverageLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Housing & Real EstateLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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ManufacturingLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Social Services & NonprofitLimit: This program does not accept nonprofit applicants.
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Technology & SoftwareLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Only governments, nonprofits, tribes or universities may apply —…
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These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Digital equity, Digital inclusion, Capacity building, Planning, Technical assistance
Who can apply
Tribal governments and organizations

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
The application deadline is November 17, 2026.
Who can apply for this grant?
Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities, and Native Hawaiian organizations (collectively Native Entities), or a consortium (partnership) between such eligible entities. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, may not apply.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
No. Only Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities, Native Hawaiian organizations, and consortiums of those entities are eligible. For-profit businesses, including small businesses, may not apply.
Can a nonprofit apply?
The facts do not say. The eligibility text lists only Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities, Native Hawaiian organizations, and consortiums of those entities, so a standalone nonprofit is not named as eligible.

About this grant

NTIA is soliciting applications for the Native Entities Grant Program (“Program”), authorized by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, Division F, Title III, Public Law 117-58, 135 Stat. 429, 1209 (November 15, 2021) (codified at 47 U.S.C. §1701, 1721, et seq.) (the “Digital Equity Act of 2021” or “Act”). The Act authorizes two programs that set aside funds for Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities, and Native Hawaiian organizations (collectively “Native Entities”): the “State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program” and the “Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program.” To reduce administrative burden and cost, NTIA is releasing the funds for both programs through a single application process.

Who can apply

Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.

The following entities are eligible to receive grants under the Native Entities Grant Program: 1. An Indian Tribe, an Alaska Native entity, or a Native Hawaiian organization (“Native Entity”); or 2. A partnership between Eligible Entities (“Consortium”). See Section III of this NOFO for additional information concerning the eligibility requirements for this program.

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Digital equity
  • Broadband
  • Community development
  • Technology

Set-asides

  • Tribal

Program contact

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