Closed · DHS-23-CISA-127-CDET-0001 · CFDA 97.127 · Discretionary

Cybersecurity Education and Training Assistance Program

Federal grant opportunity posted by Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division, cataloged on Grants.gov.

up to $3.4M
Award range
Closed
Status
July 25, 2023
Close date
2
Expected awards

The verdict

Cybersecurity Education and Training Assistance Program is a closed discretionary listing from Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division that offered Up to $3,400,000 across 2 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

up to $3.4M
award range
Closed
application status
2
expected awards
97.127
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Cybersecurity Education and Training Assistance Program - is cataloged under number DHS-23-CISA-127-CDET-0001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 97.127, posted by Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 23, 2023 and last updated on July 20, 2023. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a cooperative agreement.

Award economics. The award range on file is Up to $3,400,000. The agency has projected $6.8 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 2 awards. If the agency funds the expected 2 awards from the $6.8 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $3.4 million. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. 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. This opportunity closed on July 25, 2023. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. 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

Up to $3,400,000

Close Date

July 25, 2023

No Explanation

Posted

May 23, 2023

Est. Total Funding

$6,800,000

Expected Awards

2

Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Description

The nature of the cybersecurity threat to America is growing and our nation’s cyber adversaries move with speed and stealth. In alignment with the Department of Homeland Security’s Strategic Plan for Fiscal Years 2020-2024, it is imperative to not only secure cyberspace and critical infrastructure (Goal 3), but also strengthen the security and resilience of critical infrastructure (Objective 3.2). We must, therefore, support the educational development of cybersecurity talent needed to participate as members of the security community working to ensure a safe and secure nation. Section 2220 of the Homeland Security Act of 2002 (codified as amended at 6 U.S.C. § 665f) establishes a Cybersecurity Education and Training Assistance Program within CISA. The purpose of the CETAP is to support the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency’s (CISA) efforts in building and strengthening a national cybersecurity workforce pipeline capacity through enabling elementary and secondary cybersecurity education, including by providing foundational cybersecurity awareness and literacy, encouraging cybersecurity career exploration, and supporting the teaching of cybersecurity skills at the elementary and secondary education levels. To fund these cybersecurity and infrastructure security education and training programs and initiatives, Section 2220 authorizes CISA to award financial assistance in the form of cooperative agreements and grants to carry out the purposes of the CETAP and enhance CETAP to address the national shortfalls of cybersecurity professionals. To accomplish the stated goals in Section 2220, CISA seeks to provide financial assistance under the FY 2023 CETAP through up to two cooperative agreements for non-federal entities to develop cybersecurity curriculum and professional development opportunities focused on K-12 students and their educators, administrators, and caregivers and engage in outreach efforts to increase cybersecurity awareness within that K-12 community.

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 12, 13. 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

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

View on Grants.gov

Agency Contact

Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. support@grants.gov

Key Dates

Posted May 23, 2023
Close Date July 25, 2023
Archive Date December 31, 2023
Last Updated July 20, 2023

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Cybersecurity Education and Training Assistance Program", offered by Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division. It is associated with CFDA program 97.127. The nature of the cybersecurity threat to America is growing and our nation’s cyber adversaries move with speed and stealth. In alignment with the Department of Homeland Security’s Strategic Plan for ...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on July 25, 2023. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is Up to $3,400,000. Total estimated funding: $6,800,000. Expected number of awards: 2.
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.

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from Grants.gov and SAM.gov and is for informational purposes only. Opportunity details, deadlines, and eligibility requirements change frequently. Always verify current information directly on Grants.gov before applying. PlainGrants is not affiliated with any federal agency.

Data sourced from the SAM.gov Assistance Listings and Grants.gov. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainGrants