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Program posted May 1, 2025 and archived July 31, 2025. Specific application deadline not visible on page.
Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships to Stimulate (RAMPS) cybersecurity education and workforce development is sponsored by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST). NIST is offering cooperative agreements to support regional alliances and multistakeholder partnerships that stimulate cybersecurity education and workforce development.
The program aims to build partnerships of employers, schools, institutions of higher education, and other community organizations to address the cybersecurity workforce shortage.
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Opportunity Listing - Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships to Stimulate (RAMPS) Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships to Stimulate (RAMPS) Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development Agency: National Institute of Standards and Technology Assistance Listings: 11.
620 -- Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach Last Updated: May 12, 2025 View version history on Grants. gov The NIST National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) program 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. Eligibility for the RAMPS 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. Please note that individuals and unincorporated sole proprietors are not considered “non-Federal entities” and are not eligible to apply under this NOFO.
Additionally, foreign public entities and foreign organizations 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.
Applicants must demonstrate, through commitment letters from project partners, that at least one of each of the following types of organizations is committed to being part of the proposed multistakeholder workforce partnership:o at least one institution of higher education or nonprofit training organization (that is not the applicant), ando at least one local employer or owner or operator of critical infrastructure (that is not the applicant).
Participation from academic institutions in the Federal CyberCorps Scholarship for Service Program, the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity Program, or Advanced Technological Education programs, as well as elementary and secondary schools, training and certification providers, State and local governments, economic development organizations, or other community organizations is encouraged.
Grantor contact information File name Description Last updated Coversheet_Amendment_RAMPS. pdf Amendment Coversheet May 14, 2025 06:09 PM UTC FY25_RAMPS_NOFO_Amendment.
pdf 2025-NIST-RAMPS-01 NOFO May 14, 2025 06:09 PM UTC Link to additional information Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Science technology and other research and development
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Multistakeholder workforce partnerships including at least one institution of higher education or non-profit training organization, and at least one local employer or owner/operator of critical infrastructure. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $200,000 per award (anticipated 16 awards) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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