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Department of War Cyber Service Academy (DoW CSA)

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Issuing agency
Washington Headquarters Services
Method
Grant
Category
Grant · Discretionary · CFDA 12.902
PIN
HQ003425NFOEASD03
Location
Nationwide
Posted
Jan 23, 2025
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Description

See the "Related Documents" and "Package" tabs for the complete application package, including the full text of the Notice of Funding Opportunity.

The Department of War (DoW) Cyber Service Academy (CSA) is authorized by Chapter 112 of Title 10, United States Code, Section 2200. The purpose of the program is to support the recruitment of new cyber talent and the retention of current highly skilled professionals within the DoW cyber workforce. Additionally, this program serves to enhance the national pipeline for the development of cyber personnel by providing grants to institutions of higher education.

Regionally and nationally accredited U.S. institutions of higher education, designated under the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) and known as National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, Research, and/or Cyber Operations (hereinafter referred to as designated institutions) are invited to submit proposals for developing and managing a full-time, institution-based, grant-funded scholarship program in cyber-related disciplines for Academic Year 2026-2027.

Consistent with 10 U.S.C. 2200b, proposals to this solicitation may also request modest collateral support for purposes of institutional capacity building to include faculty development, laboratory improvements, and/or curriculum development, in cyber-related topics to providing a strong foundation for a DoW CSA.

Contact

Name
Jonathan Bertsch Grantor
Phone
7035453559
Full source recordfrom Grants.gov
Detail
Id
358380
Ost
POSTED
Cfdas
Id
427554
Cfda Number
12.902
Program Title
Information Security Grants
Opportunity Id
358380
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Doc Type
synopsis
Flag2006
N
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Synopsis
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Send Email
Y
Agency Code
DOD-WHS
Agency Name
Jonathan Bertsch Grantor
Award Floor
50000
Agency Phone
7035453559
Archive Date
Feb 21, 2030 12:00:00 AM EST
Cost Sharing
No
Created Date
Jan 23, 2025 02:08:55 PM EST
Mod Comments
Updated Opportunity Title to match the Academic Year 2026-2027 NFO.
Posting Date
Jan 23, 2025 12:00:00 AM EST
Award Ceiling
20000000
Response Date
Jan 22, 2030 12:00:00 AM EST
Synopsis Desc
<p><strong><em><u>See the "Related Documents" and "Package" tabs for the complete application package, including the full text of the Notice of Funding Opportunity.</u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>The Department of War (DoW) Cyber Service Academy (CSA) is authorized by Chapter 112 of Title 10, United States Code, Section 2200. The purpose of the program is to support the recruitment of new cyber talent and the retention of current highly skilled professionals within the DoW cyber workforce. Additionally, this program serves to enhance the national pipeline for the development of cyber personnel by providing grants to institutions of higher education.</p><p><br></p><p>Regionally and nationally accredited U.S. institutions of higher education, designated under the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) and known as National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, Research, and/or Cyber Operations (hereinafter referred to as designated institutions) are invited to submit proposals for developing and managing a full-time, institution-based, grant-funded scholarship program in cyber-related disciplines for Academic Year 2026-2027.</p><p><br></p><p>Consistent with 10 U.S.C. 2200b, proposals to this solicitation may also request modest collateral support for purposes of institutional capacity building to include faculty development, laboratory improvements, and/or curriculum development, in cyber-related topics to providing a strong foundation for a DoW CSA.</p>
Agency Details
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Jan 08, 2026 02:43:01 PM EST
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Jan 22, 2030
Contact Info
Jonathan Bertsch E-mail: jonathan.e.bertsch.civ@mail.mil
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Jan 24, 2025
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Information Security Grants
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Y
Expected Application Count
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Original Due Date
Feb 28, 2025 12:00:00 AM EST
Assist Compatible
No
Modified Comments
Updated Opportunity Title to match the Academic Year 2026-2027 NFO.
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Response Date
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Synopsis Desc
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"Only NCAE-C institutions may apply for scholarship and/or capacity building grants. To be eligible for an award, an organization must submit a certificate of Assurance or Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and be constantly in compliance with the Act. Individual student applicants must meet the eligibility criteria outlined at 10 U.S.C. 2220b. Scholarship applicants must meet all requirements for acceptance to the specific institution they plan to attend. To continue the development of a strong foundation for recruitment scholarship program during the Academic Year 2025-2026, students falling into one of the following categories may apply: Rising second-year NCAE-C Community College students who will be transitioning into a bachelor&rsquo;s degree program at a 4-year NCAE-C; Current individuals who hold a non-cyber related bachelor&rsquo;s or graduate degree, cross training into cyber by pursuing an associate&rsquo;s degree; Juniors or Seniors pursuing a bachelor's degree (Sophomore's promoting to a Junior in Fall 2025 are eligible to apply); Students in their first or second year of a master's degree; or Students pursuing doctoral degrees. Traditional National Guardsmen and reservists are eligible to apply under the recruitment program. Current DoD civilians and active duty military members are only eligible for the retention program. DoD civilian employees are eligible to apply, but must first be nominated by their Component. Nominated personnel shall be high performing employees who are rated at the higher levels of the applicable performance appraisal system and demonstrate sustained quality performance with the potential for increased responsibilities. Applications for the retention program are processed under a different memorandum. NCAE-C are not required to forward or handle retention student applications. These individuals may also participate in the retention community college program. Reserve Officer&rsquo;s Training Corps (ROTC) participants are eligible to apply as long as they do not currently have a service obligation with their ROTC activities. Employees of non-DoD federal agencies are ineligible for either program. All eligibility criteria, especially academic credentials, should be carefully reviewed, as DoD CSA requirements may be more stringent than general academic enrollment criteria for a particular college/university. No waivers will be granted."
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Synopsis Desc
"<p><strong><em><u>See the \"Related Documents\" and \"Package\" tabs for the complete application package, including the full text of the Notice of Funding Opportunity.</u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>The Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Service Academy (CSA) is authorized by Chapter 112 of title 10, United States Code, Section 2200. The purpose of the program is to support the recruitment of new cyber talent and the retention of current highly skilled professionals within the DoD cyber workforce. Additionally, this program serves to enhance the national pipeline for the development of cyber personnel by providing grants to institutions of higher education.</p><p><br></p><p>Regionally and nationally accredited U.S. institutions of higher education, designated under the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) and known as National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, Research, and/or Cyber Operations (hereinafter referred to as NCAE-Cs) are invited to submit proposals for developing and managing a full-time, institution-based, grant-funded scholarship program in cyber-related disciplines for Academic Year 2024- 2025. NCAE-Cs may propose collaboration with other accredited institutions, and are encouraged to include accredited post-secondary minority institutions. NCAE-Cs must be in good standing with the NCAE-C Program Office and not be delinquent on any required documentation by the NCAE-C Program Office.</p><p><br></p><p>Consistent with 10 U.S.C. 2200b, NCAE-C proposals to this solicitation may also request modest collateral support for purposes of institutional capacity building to include faculty development, laboratory improvements, and/or curriculum development, in cyber-related topics to providing a strong foundation for a DoD CSA.</p>"
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Synopsis Desc
"<p><strong><em><u>See the \"Related Documents\" and \"Package\" tabs for the complete application package, including the full text of the Notice of Funding Opportunity.</u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>The Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Service Academy (CSA) is authorized by Chapter 112 of title 10, United States Code, Section 2200. The purpose of the program is to support the recruitment of new cyber talent and the retention of current highly skilled professionals within the DoD cyber workforce. Additionally, this program serves to enhance the national pipeline for the development of cyber personnel by providing grants to institutions of higher education.</p><p><br></p><p>Regionally and nationally accredited U.S. institutions of higher education, designated under the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) and known as National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, Research, and/or Cyber Operations (hereinafter referred to as NCAE-Cs) are invited to submit proposals for developing and managing a full-time, institution-based, grant-funded scholarship program in cyber-related disciplines for Academic Year 2024- 2025. NCAE-Cs may propose collaboration with other accredited institutions, and are encouraged to include accredited post-secondary minority institutions. NCAE-Cs must be in good standing with the NCAE-C Program Office and not be delinquent on any required documentation by the NCAE-C Program Office.</p><p><br></p><p>Consistent with 10 U.S.C. 2200b, NCAE-C proposals to this solicitation may also request modest collateral support for purposes of institutional capacity building to include faculty development, laboratory improvements, and/or curriculum development, in cyber-related topics to providing a strong foundation for a DoD CSA.</p>"
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Synopsis Desc
"<p><strong><em><u>See the \"Related Documents\" and \"Package\" tabs for the complete application package, including the full text of the Notice of Funding Opportunity.</u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>The Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Service Academy (CSA) is authorized by Chapter 112 of title 10, United States Code, Section 2200. The purpose of the program is to support the recruitment of new cyber talent and the retention of current highly skilled professionals within the DoD cyber workforce. Additionally, this program serves to enhance the national pipeline for the development of cyber personnel by providing grants to institutions of higher education.</p><p><br></p><p>Regionally and nationally accredited U.S. institutions of higher education, designated under the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) and known as National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, Research, and/or Cyber Operations (hereinafter referred to as NCAE-Cs) are invited to submit proposals for developing and managing a full-time, institution-based, grant-funded scholarship program in cyber-related disciplines for Academic Year 2024- 2025. NCAE-Cs may propose collaboration with other accredited institutions, and are encouraged to include accredited post-secondary minority institutions. NCAE-Cs must be in good standing with the NCAE-C Program Office and not be delinquent on any required documentation by the NCAE-C Program Office.</p><p><br></p><p>Consistent with 10 U.S.C. 2200b, NCAE-C proposals to this solicitation may also request modest collateral support for purposes of institutional capacity building to include faculty development, laboratory improvements, and/or curriculum development, in cyber-related topics to providing a strong foundation for a DoD CSA.</p>"
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DoD Cyber Service Academy (DoD CSA)
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"<p><strong><em><u>See the \"Related Documents\" and \"Package\" tabs for the complete application package, including the full text of the Notice of Funding Opportunity.</u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>The Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Service Academy (CSA) is authorized by Chapter 112 of title 10, United States Code, Section 2200. The purpose of the program is to support the recruitment of new cyber talent and the retention of current highly skilled professionals within the DoD cyber workforce. Additionally, this program serves to enhance the national pipeline for the development of cyber personnel by providing grants to institutions of higher education.</p><p><br></p><p>Regionally and nationally accredited U.S. institutions of higher education, designated under the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) and known as National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, Research, and/or Cyber Operations (hereinafter referred to as NCAE-Cs) are invited to submit proposals for developing and managing a full-time, institution-based, grant-funded scholarship program in cyber-related disciplines for Academic Year 2024- 2025. NCAE-Cs may propose collaboration with other accredited institutions, and are encouraged to include accredited post-secondary minority institutions. NCAE-Cs must be in good standing with the NCAE-C Program Office and not be delinquent on any required documentation by the NCAE-C Program Office.</p><p><br></p><p>Consistent with 10 U.S.C. 2200b, NCAE-C proposals to this solicitation may also request modest collateral support for purposes of institutional capacity building to include faculty development, laboratory improvements, and/or curriculum development, in cyber-related topics to providing a strong foundation for a DoD CSA.</p>"
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Synopsis Desc
"<p><strong><em><u>See the \"Related Documents\" and \"Package\" tabs for the complete application package, including the full text of the Notice of Funding Opportunity.</u></em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>The Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Service Academy (CSA) is authorized by Chapter 112 of title 10, United States Code, Section 2200. The purpose of the program is to support the recruitment of new cyber talent and the retention of current highly skilled professionals within the DoD cyber workforce. Additionally, this program serves to enhance the national pipeline for the development of cyber personnel by providing grants to institutions of higher education.</p><p><br></p><p>Regionally and nationally accredited U.S. institutions of higher education, designated under the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) and known as National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, Research, and/or Cyber Operations (hereinafter referred to as NCAE-Cs) are invited to submit proposals for developing and managing a full-time, institution-based, grant-funded scholarship program in cyber-related disciplines for Academic Year 2024- 2025. NCAE-Cs may propose collaboration with other accredited institutions, and are encouraged to include accredited post-secondary minority institutions. NCAE-Cs must be in good standing with the NCAE-C Program Office and not be delinquent on any required documentation by the NCAE-C Program Office.</p><p><br></p><p>Consistent with 10 U.S.C. 2200b, NCAE-C proposals to this solicitation may also request modest collateral support for purposes of institutional capacity building to include faculty development, laboratory improvements, and/or curriculum development, in cyber-related topics to providing a strong foundation for a DoD CSA.</p>"
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Search
Id
358380
Title
Department of War Cyber Service Academy (DoW CSA)
Agency
Washington Headquarters Services
Number
HQ003425NFOEASD03
Doc Type
synopsis
Cfda List
12.902
Open Date
01/23/2025
Close Date
01/22/2030
Opp Status
posted
Agency Code
DOD-WHS

Source: Grants.gov (opportunity GRANTS-358380), retrieved via the Grants.gov Search API. View the official posting — always confirm requirements and deadlines with the issuing agency.