On June 25, 2026, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) adopted a notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) seeking public comment on potential changes to the E-rate program. The FCC asks whether the program should evolve now that schools and libraries have widespread broadband connectivity. (See NPRM para. 1, p.
On June 17, 2026, the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) announced two new funding opportunities to expand broadband access in Tribal communities: a third round of funding for the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP) and the Native Entities (NE) Grant Program. This fact sheet provides an overview of the new broadband funding opportunities available to Tribal Nations.
On July 31, 2025, the Administration for Native Americans (ANA) announced a new funding opportunity for Tribal Nations that will support the establishment of the AI3 Action Institute – Artificial Intelligence for American Indians. This fact sheet provides a brief overview of the AI3 Action Institute funding opportunity.
The National Telecommunications & Information Administration (NTIA) issued a new press release on November 12, 2025 announcing reforms to the Tribal Broadband Connectivity Program (TBCP), a federal grant program first
On September 3, 2025 the Bureau of Indian Affairs (BIA) issued a new National Policy Memorandum establishing a comprehensive framework for processing Rights-of-Way applications for broadband infrastructure deployment projects on Indian trust or restricted lan
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently released Internet Access Services: Status as of June 20, 2024, estimating 549 million internet connections nationwide with breakdowns by technology type, speed, and state or territory.
On February 28, 2024, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) regarding its upcoming AWS-3 spectrum band auction. The NPRM follows Congress’s recent enactment of the Spectrum and Secure Technology and Innovation Act of 2024 (the Act).
Read our recent infographic one-pager on American Indian Education. It offers a concise overview of significant legislative and policy advancements related to American Indian education in 2024, elevating efforts to support Tribal communities and education initiatives.
On December 16, 2024, the Department of Commerce’s National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) recommended that 44 tribal entities be awarded more than $276 million to expand high-speed Internet access and adoption. These grants are from the second round of funding, which made nearly $1 billion available for deploying Internet infrastructure on Tribal Lands, affordability programs, telehealth, and distance learning initiatives.