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NIST National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) is a grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that funds community-based partnerships to develop cybersecurity career pathways addressing local workforce needs.
The NICE RAMPS (Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships to Stimulate) program supports effective multistakeholder workforce partnerships that organize employers with skill shortages around building a skilled local or regional cybersecurity workforce.
Applicants must demonstrate commitment letters from at least one institution of higher education or nonprofit training organization and at least one local employer or critical infrastructure owner. Awards of up to ,000 are available through cooperative agreements.
Eligible applicants include accredited institutions of higher education, nonprofits, for-profit organizations incorporated in the U.S., and state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments. The May 28, 2026 deadline applies to the 2025-2026 cycle.
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gov Maintenance Calendar Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships to Stimulate (RAMPS) Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development National Institute of Standards and Technology Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:2024-NIST-RAMPS-01 Funding Opportunity Title:Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships to Stimulate (RAMPS) Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Cooperative Agreement Category of Funding Activity:Science and Technology and other Research and Development Expected Number of Awards: Assistance Listings:11.
620 -- Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:Yes Last Updated Date:Mar 25, 2024 Original Closing Date for Applications:May 24, 2024 Current Closing Date for Applications:May 24, 2024 Archive Date:Jun 23, 2024 Estimated Total Program Funding: Eligible Applicants:Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Additional Information on Eligibility:Eligibility for the program listed in this NOFO is open to all non-Federal entities.
Eligible applicants include accredited institutions of higher education; non-profit organizations; for-profit organizations incorporated in the United States; State, local, Territorial, and Indian Tribal governments; foreign public entities; and foreign organizations. Please note that individuals and unincorporated sole proprietors are not considered “non-Federal entities” and are not eligible to apply under this NOFO.
Although Federal entities are not eligible to receive funding under this NOFO, they may participate as unfunded collaborators.
## Additional Information Agency Name:National Institute of Standards and Technology Description:The NIST National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for activities to establish community-based partnerships to develop cybersecurity career pathways that address local workforce needs.
Effective multistakeholder workforce partnerships will organize multiple employers with skill shortages in specific occupations to focus on developing the skilled workforce to meet industry needs within the local or regional economy. Link to Additional Information:[](https://grants.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: All non-Federal entities including accredited institutions of higher education; non-profit organizations; for-profit organizations incorporated in the United States; State, local, Territorial, and Indian Tribal governme… Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $200,000. Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is May 28, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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Manufacturing USA Institute – AI for Resilient Manufacturing is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). NIST is seeking applications to establish and operate a Manufacturing USA institute focused on leveraging artificial intelligence to strengthen the resilience of U.S. manufacturers, particularly concerning supply chain networks. The institute will conduct applied R&D projects and cultivate a skilled workforce.
ITL Grant Program (Measurement Science and Engineering (MSE) Research Grant Programs) is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Information Technology Laboratory (ITL). The ITL Grant Program provides financial assistance to support research or a recipient's portion of collaborative research consistent with the ITL's missions in fields such as Applied and Computational Mathematics, Artificial Intelligence, Big Data Analytics, and Information Processing and Understanding.
The NIST SBIR Phase I program for Smart Manufacturing and Construction is a grant from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) that funds early-stage research and development by small businesses in science and technology-based areas, particularly smart manufacturing and construction. NIST issues an annual Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for Phase I proposals, and Phase II awards are limited to small businesses that have successfully completed a Phase I project. The program supports the development and commercialization of innovative manufacturing and construction technologies. Eligible applicants are for-profit small businesses located in the United States. Phase I awards are up to $100,000, with the 2026 deadline on May 1, 2026.