BIA-NTBG-2022-OIED: National Tribal Broadband Grant (NTBG)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Bureau of Indian Affairs notices from 2022.
Bureau of Indian Affairs offered grants of up to $175,000 (at least $100,000) to tribes. It expected to make $2.7 million in total. Applications closed on November 17, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed October 25, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$175,000
- Award floor$100,000
- Total funding$2.7 million
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | August 17, 2022 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | November 17, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to tribes.
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Indian Economic Development awards averaged $257,407; this notice allows up to $175,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (75% over five years) went to tribes.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
IN ORDER TO APPLY FOR THIS GRANT, YOU MUST GO TO THE RELATED DOCUMENTS TAB TO RETRIEVE THE FULL ANNOUNCEMENT PACKAGE: BIA-NTBG-2022-OIED FULL ANNOUNCEMENT. PLEASE READ IT CAREFULLY AS IT DESCRIBES INFORMATION HOW YOU SHOULD APPLY. The Office of Indian Economic Development (OIED) is soliciting proposals from federally recognized Indian Tribes listed as Indian Entities Recognized by and Eligible to Receive Services from the United States Bureau of Indian Affairs at 87 FR 4636 (January 28, 2022) for NTBG grants. Indian Tribes are referred to using the term “Tribe” throughout this notice. The grant funding is to hire consultants to perform feasibility studies for deployment or expansion of high-speed internet (broadband) transmitted, variously, through DSL, cable modem, fiber, wireless, satellite and BPL. NTBG grants may be used to fund an assessment of the current broadband services, if any, that are available to an applicant's community; an engineering assessment of new or expanded broadband services; an estimate of the cost of building or expanding a broadband network; a determination of the transmission medium(s) that will be employed; identification of potential funding and/or financing for the network; and consideration of financial and practical risks associated with developing a broadband network. The purpose of the NTBG is to improve the quality of life, spur economic development and commercial activity, create opportunities for self-employment, enhance educational resources and remote learning opportunities, and meet emergency and law enforcement needs by bringing broadband services to Native American communities that lack them. Feasibility studies funded through NTBG will assist Tribes to make informed decisions regarding deployment or expansion of broadband in their communities. The funding periods and amounts referenced in this solicitation are subject to the availability of funds at the time of award, as well as the Department of the Interior (DOI) and Indian Affairs priorities at the time of the award. Neither DOI nor Indian Affairs will be held responsible for proposal or application preparation costs. Publication of this solicitation does not obligate DOI or Indian Affairs to award any specific grant or to obligate all or any part of available funds. Future funding is subject to the availability of Congressional appropriations and cannot be guaranteed. DOI or Indian Affairs may cancel or withdraw this solicitation at any time.
Who has won Indian Economic Development grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Indian Economic Development (15.032) awarded $49.4 million across 192 grant awards, an average of $257,407 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development | Arizona | 1 | $1.5 million |
| Quechan Indian Tribe | California | 2 | $1.5 million |
| Cherokee Nation | Oklahoma | 3 | $1.4 million |
| Lummi Indian Business Council | Washington | 5 | $1.4 million |
| Chickasaw Nation | Oklahoma | 3 | $1.2 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is BIA-NTBG-2022-OIED still open?
No. It closed on November 17, 2022.
Who can apply for National Tribal Broadband Grant (NTBG)?
Bureau of Indian Affairs accepted applications from tribes.
What is the deadline for National Tribal Broadband Grant (NTBG)?
Closed November 17, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $175,000 each. About $2.7 million in total.
Who has won Indian Economic Development grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The National Center for American Indian Enterprise Development, Quechan Indian Tribe, Cherokee Nation. The program made 192 awards worth $49.4 million in that time.