Open · 2026-NTIA-NEGP · CFDA 11.036 · Discretionary

Native Entities Grant Program

Federal grant opportunity posted by DOC NIST ERA, cataloged on Grants.gov.

Varies
Award range
Open
Status
95d
Days left
100
Expected awards

The verdict

Native Entities Grant Program is an open discretionary opportunity from DOC NIST ERA, offering Varies by applicant across 100 expected awards. Applications close in 95 days.

Varies
award range
Open
95 days left
100
expected awards
11.036
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Native Entities Grant Program - is cataloged under number 2026-NTIA-NEGP and tied to CFDA assistance listing 11.036, posted by DOC NIST ERA. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on June 17, 2026 and last updated on July 30, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is Varies by applicant. It expects to issue 100 awards. Cost sharing or matching funds are required, meaning applicants must contribute a portion of the project budget from non-federal sources, factor this into your financial plan before drafting the proposal. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. Applications close on November 17, 2026 - roughly 95 days from today. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

Varies by applicant

Close Date

November 17, 2026

Posted

June 17, 2026

Expected Awards

100

Instrument

Grant

Cost Sharing

Required

Description

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.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category code 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

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Agency Contact

Shanell Williams

Key Dates

Posted June 17, 2026
Close Date November 17, 2026
Archive Date December 17, 2026
Last Updated July 30, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Native Entities Grant Program", offered by DOC NIST ERA. It is associated with CFDA program 11.036. 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....
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is November 17, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Varies by applicant. Expected number of awards: 100.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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