Native Entities Grant Program
The Native Entities Grant Program offers funding to Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities, and Native Hawaiian organizations to support digital equity, with a single application for two grant programs.
Funder: DOC NIST ERA
Due Dates: September 17, 2026
Funding Amounts: $250 million total; typical award: $500,000–$2,500,000 (4-year projects)
Summary: Supports broadband adoption, digital equity, and workforce development for Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities, and Native Hawaiian organizations.
Key Information: 10% cost share required (waivers possible); only one application per entity or consortium.
Description
The Native Entities Grant Program, administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) and managed by DOC NIST ERA, provides competitive funding to Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities, and Native Hawaiian organizations to advance digital equity. The program supports a broad range of activities to promote broadband adoption, digital skills, access to devices, public computing centers, and workforce development, with the goal of closing the digital divide in Native communities. Funding is set aside specifically for Native Entities under the Digital Equity Act of 2021, and applications are evaluated for their potential to create measurable, sustainable improvements in broadband use and adoption.
