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"Department of War Cyber Service Academy (DoW CSA)" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Department of War Cyber Service Academy (DoW CSA) is a grant from Washington Headquarters Services that funds U.S. institutions of higher education to develop and manage full-time, institution-based, scholarship programs in cyber-related disciplines.
Authorized under Chapter 112 of Title 10, U.S. Code, the program supports recruitment of new cyber talent and retention of highly skilled professionals for the Department of War's cyber workforce, while building the national pipeline for cyber personnel. Total program funding is up to $20,000,000. The application deadline for Academic Year 2026-2027 was April 20, 2026.
Eligible applicants are regionally and nationally accredited U.S. institutions of higher education designated as National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C).
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Opportunity Listing - Department of War Cyber Service Academy (DoW CSA) Department of War Cyber Service Academy (DoW CSA) Agency: Washington Headquarters Services Assistance Listings: 12. 902 -- Information Security Grants Last Updated: March 19, 2026 View version history on Grants. gov 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.
Please see Section C of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (under the "Related Documents" tab) for complete eligibility requirements. Grantor contact information jonathan. e.
bertsch. civ@mail. mil File name Description Last updated H08_DoW_Retention_Program_2026_2027.
pdf DoW Retention Program 2026-2027 Mar 19, 2026 07:19 PM UTC H08_DoW_CSA_INSuRE_Summer_Camp_2027. pdf DoW CSA INSuRE Summer Camp 2027 Mar 19, 2026 07:19 PM UTC H08_DoW_CSA_Bootcamp_2027. pdf DoW CSA Bootcamp 2027 Mar 19, 2026 07:19 PM UTC H08_DoW_CSA_Budget_and_Student_Identification_Sheet_2026-2027.
xlsx DoW CSA Budget and Student Identification Sheet 2026-2027 Mar 19, 2026 07:20 PM UTC H08_Application_Instructions_20260319. pdf Application Instructions 20260319 Mar 19, 2026 07:20 PM UTC H08_Evaluation_Factors_DoW_CSA_20260227. pdf Evaluation Factors Mar 19, 2026 07:21 PM UTC H08_HQ003425NFOEASD03_20260319.
pdf Academic Year 2026-2027 Notice of Funding Opportunity Mar 19, 2026 07:21 PM UTC Link to additional information Closing: January 22, 2030 Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity :
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: U. S. -based institutions of higher education designated as National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C). Students must meet program and institution requirements, be U. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $20,000,000 (total program funding). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was April 20, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Department of War Cyber Service Academy (DoW CSA) is funded by U.S. Department of War (DoW). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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