Closed · 26-503 · CFDA 47.076 · Discretionary

CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service

Federal grant opportunity posted by U.S. National Science Foundation, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$300K-$2.5M
Award range
Closed
Status
April 3, 2026
Close date
25
Expected awards

The verdict

CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service is a closed discretionary listing from U.S. National Science Foundation that offered $300,000 -- $2,500,000 across 25 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$300K-$2.5M
award range
Closed
application status
25
expected awards
47.076
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service - is cataloged under number 26-503 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 47.076, posted by U.S. National Science Foundation. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on February 4, 2026 and last updated on February 9, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $300,000 -- $2,500,000. The agency has projected $2.5 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 25 awards. If the agency funds the expected 25 awards from the $2.5 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $100,000. 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 April 3, 2026. 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

$300,000 -- $2,500,000

Close Date

April 3, 2026

Scholarship Track; Innovation Track

Posted

February 4, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$2,500,000

Expected Awards

25

Instrument

Grant

Description

Government and the nation face a talent shortfall in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. The CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS) program welcomes proposals that address AI and cybersecurity education and workforce development. CyberAI refers to using AI in cybersecurity as well as providing security and resilience for AI systems. The Scholarship Track provides funding to establish, or to continue, scholarship for service programs with integrated AI and cybersecurity components (CyberAI). Scholarship recipients must be U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents and work after graduation in the AI or cybersecurity mission of a government organization for a period of at least the length of the scholarship. The Innovation Tracksupports projects that enhance preparation of AI and/or cybersecurity professionals. Projects may expand existing educational opportunities, curricula, degree programs, educational pathways, methods and interventions, and partnerships among institutions of higher education, government, and employers. Two statutesauthorize this program: 15 USC §7442(cybersecurity) and42 USC §18993(AI). CyberAI SFS aligns with the Executive Order 14277 to prioritize AI within scholarship for service programs. CyberAI is managed by NSF’s Directorate for STEM Education in collaboration with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) and U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

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

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Key Dates

Posted February 4, 2026
Close Date April 3, 2026
Archive Date August 16, 2029
Last Updated February 9, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service", offered by U.S. National Science Foundation. It is associated with CFDA program 47.076. Government and the nation face a talent shortfall in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. The CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS) program welcomes proposals that address AI a...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on April 3, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $300,000 -- $2,500,000. Total estimated funding: $2,500,000. Expected number of awards: 25.
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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