National Telecommunications and Information Administration — Federal Assistance Programs (CFDA)

Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program
Congress directed the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to deploy the BEAD program through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, 2022 because of the need to…

CFDA 11.035 Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration

Match req. Grant
Broadband Infrastructure Program
The Broadband Infrastructure Program provides federal grants for the deployment of broadband infrastructure.

CFDA 11.031 Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration

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Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program
The Connecting Minority Communities Pilot Program provides grants to eligible recipients in anchor communities for the purchase of broadband internet access service or any eligible equipment,…

CFDA 11.028 Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration

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Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program
The Digital Equity Competitive Grant Program was established by Section 60305 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, Public Law 117-58. In May 2025,…

CFDA 11.036 Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration

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Middle Mile (Broadband) Grant Program
The Middle Mile (Broadband) Grant Program provides funding for the construction, improvement, or acquisition of middle mile infrastructure. The purpose of the grant program is to…

CFDA 11.033 Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration

Match req. Grant
Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund Grant Program
The Innovation Fund is a ten-year, competitive grant program, advancing open wireless network technologies. The purpose of the Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund (Innovation Fund)…

CFDA 11.038 Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration

Match req. Grant
Special Projects
To assist various organizations identified by Congress or through non-competitive grants that promote the availability and support new sources of advanced telecommunications.

CFDA 11.553 Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration

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State Digital Equity Planning and Capacity Grant
The State Digital Equity Planning and Capacity Grant Programs were established by Section 60304 of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act of 2021, Public Law 117-58.…

CFDA 11.032 Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration

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Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program
This program provides grants to eligible tribal or Native entities in the United States to expand access to and adoption of broadband service on Tribal land…

CFDA 11.029 Department of Commerce National Telecommunications and Information Administration

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