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Cybersecurity Workforce Development and Training for Underserved Communities Program is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security.
The goals of the CWD Program are to decrease the cybersecurity workforce shortage and equity gap by increasing the pipeline of future cybersecurity professionals through workforce development and develop non-traditional training providers’ capacity in cybersecurity workforce development to support their long-term success.
The CWD Program supports Goal 3: Secure Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure in the Department of Homeland Security Strategic Plan 2020-2024 and Goal 1: Cyber Defense in the CISA Strategic Plan 2023-2024.
To achieve these goals, a CWD Program cooperative agreement will have three objectives: (1) implement an engaging training hub (virtual, in person, or a hybrid combination) covering both national and regional cybersecurity challenges to deliver cybersecurity training to a target audience of underserved communities and connect participants and employers in one or more CISA regions; (2) implement an apprenticeship and/or placement program for entry-level cybersecurity professionals that is supported by affiliations with cybersecurity entities who may support program enrollees and/or graduates; and (3) place training program graduates into full-time, entry-level cybersecurity jobs.
This listing is currently active. Program number: 97. 155.
Last updated on 2024-12-02.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations are eligible applicants under the CWD Program. A “nonprofit organization” means any corporation, trust, association, cooperative, or other organization, not including institutions of higher education, incorporated in and located within the United States that (A) is operated primarily for scientific, educational, service, charitable, or similar purposes in the public interest; (B) is not organized primarily for profit; and (C) uses net proceeds to maintain, improve, or expand the operations of the organization. A nonprofit organization may or may not have an effective ruling letter from the Internal Revenue Service granting tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954. Eligible applicant types include: Nonprofit with 501C3 IRS Status (Other than Institution of Higher Education). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Yes — Cybersecurity Workforce Development and Training for Underserved Communities Program is offered by Department of Homeland Security and this listing comes from SAM.gov, an official U.S. federal source. Federal applications generally require registrations (for example SAM.gov or an agency submission portal), so allow extra lead time.
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