# Native Entities Grant Program

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/2026-ntia-negp-native-entities-grant-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362842

> DOC NIST ERA is offering grants to the applicants described in the notice. It expects to make about 100 awards. Applications close on November 17, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | 2026-NTIA-NEGP |
| Agency | DOC NIST ERA |
| Status | Open |
| Deadline | November 17, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | not stated |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 100 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | required |
| Assistance Listings | 11.036 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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.

## What the grant funds

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. Applicants should visit BroadbandUSA to download the NEGP-specific application forms in addition to those standard forms available for download on grants.gov. Native Entities Grant Program | BroadbandUSA

## Questions people ask

### Who can apply for Native Entities Grant Program?

DOC NIST ERA accepts applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Native Entities Grant Program?

Closes November 17, 2026 (17 days left). Confirm the date and time in the official notice on Grants.gov.