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: November 17, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: ~$250 million total set aside; typical awards between $500,000 and $2,500,000 per entity, up to 4 years
Summary: Competitive grants for Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities, and Native Hawaiian organizations to support digital equity and broadband adoption initiatives.
Key Information: 10% cost share required (waivers available); only one application per eligible entity or consortium.
Description
The Native Entities Grant Program, administered by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) under the Department of Commerce, supports Indian Tribes, Alaska Native entities, and Native Hawaiian organizations in expanding broadband access, adoption, and digital equity within their communities. This program consolidates funding from both the State Digital Equity Capacity Grant Program and the Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program into a single application process, aiming to reduce administrative burden and maximize impact. Eligible projects include broadband adoption activities, digital skills training, workforce development, equipment distribution, public access computing centers, and other initiatives that address barriers to digital inclusion.
