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"Cybersecurity Workforce Grant (NIST RAMPS Program)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Cybersecurity Workforce Grant (NIST RAMPS Program) is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). This program supports organizations in building regional partnerships to develop cybersecurity career pathways, workforce training, and employer-aligned education programs to meet local industry demand.
It seeks applications for activities to establish community-based partnerships to develop cybersecurity career pathways that address local workforce needs.
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gov/itl/applied-cybersecurity/nice/community/ramps-communities Information Technology Laboratory / Applied Cybersecurity Division The Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships to Stimulate (RAMPS) Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development (RAMPS Program) seeks to build multistakeholder workforce partnerships of employers, schools and institutions of higher education, and other community organizations.
The specific goals of the RAMPS Program are to align the workforce needs of local business and non-profit organizations with the learning objectives of education and training providers conforming to the NICE Framework, increase the pipeline of students pursuing cybersecurity careers, upskill more Americans to move them into middle class jobs in cybersecurity, and support local economic development to stimulate job growth.
Explore the RAMPS Posters Booklet NIST Interagency Report (NISTIR) 8287: A Roadmap for Successful Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships to Build the Cybersecurity Workforce was published to provide a summary of the initial five pilot RAMPS communities.
L earn More about NISTIR 8287 Funding Opportunity Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Information technology and Cybersecurity and privacy Created January 9, 2017, Updated July 5, 2026
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations building regional partnerships that develop cybersecurity career pathways, workforce training, and employer-aligned education programs. Eligible applicants include accredited institutions of higher education. Applicants must demonstrate through letters of commitment that at least one local employer or owner or operator of critical infrastructure, and at least one K12 School, Local State Agency, Local Educational Agency, Institution of Higher Education, Non-Profit Organization, or Training Organization will participate in the proposed multistakeholder workforce partnership. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $200,000 per award (up to 16 new awards). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was May 28, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Cybersecurity Workforce Grant (NIST RAMPS Program) is funded by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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