Cybersecurity Workforce Development

Grant Reference: GRANT-008 • Department of Homeland Security

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Under ReviewTechnologyDepartment of Homeland Security
73% Compatibility Match

Cybersecurity Workforce Development

Building the next generation of cybersecurity professionals through training programs, certification pathways, apprenticeships, and academic curricula. Emphasis on diversity and inclusion in the cybersecurity workforce pipeline.

Total Available Funding400,000
Application DeadlineSep 30, 202619 days left
Active Applicants76 SubmissionsCompetitive Review
Award TypeDirect Project GrantNon-dilutive funding
Eligibility Criteria
Review the mandatory eligibility standards to ensure institutional qualification.

Higher education institutions

Verified against current institutional profile parameters.

Cybersecurity training providers

Verified against current institutional profile parameters.

Industry-academic partnerships

Verified against current institutional profile parameters.

Required Deliverables & Proposal Package
All applications must include the following documentation formatted according to agency guidelines.
1
Curriculum development plan
Required PDF
2
Industry partnership letters
Required PDF
3
Student outcome metrics
Required PDF
4
Diversity recruitment strategy
Required PDF
Grant Lifecycle Schedule

August 1, 2026

Solicitation & Call for Proposals Opened

Application portal opened for initial registrations.

Sep 30, 2026

Final Proposal Submission Deadline

Portal closes at 5:00 PM EST sharp. No grace period.

January 20, 2027

Peer Review Committee Evaluation

Independent panel scoring and budget feasibility evaluation.

March 1, 2027

Notice of Award & Fund Disbursement

Final contracts executed and preliminary milestone disbursements.

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Award Agency Contact

Department of Homeland Security

Program Management Division

Inquiries: grants-desk@departmentofhomelandsecurity.gov

Phone: +1 (800) 555-0199

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