Catalyzing Job Creation for Women in Cybersecurity
ID: 353961Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs (DOS-NEA)

Award Range

$500K - $1M

Eligible Applicants

For-Profit Organizations

Funding Category

Employment, Labor and Training

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353961

Additional Information

https://mygrants.servicenowservices.com/mygrants?id=mygrants_form&table=x_g_usd4_d_grant_funding_opportunity&sys_id=851c817d1b398290e02962cae54bcbf5&view=Default
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    Description

    The Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs at the U.S. Department of State is offering a funding opportunity titled "Catalyzing Job Creation for Women in Cybersecurity," aimed at enhancing the cybersecurity workforce in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This initiative seeks to train and employ women in STEM fields to address regional cyber threats, thereby increasing women's representation in cybersecurity and fostering gender equity through skill development. The program is critical for improving the cybersecurity capacity of MENA businesses and aligns with U.S. goals for inclusive economic growth. Eligible applicants, including non-profit organizations, private technology companies, and educational institutions, can apply for funding ranging from $500,000 to $1 million, with applications due by June 21, 2024. For further information, interested parties can contact NEA-Grants@state.gov or visit the provided link for additional details.

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    APPENDIX 1- Budget Sample Template and Budget Narrative Guidance.xlsx
    APPENDIX 2 - Logic Model Template.docx
    APPENDIX 3 - Application Guidance.pdf
    APPENDIX 4 - Results Monitoring Plan Template.docx
    Appendix 5 - List of Standard Indicators .pdf
    APPENDIX 6 - Gender Analysis Guiding Questions.pdf
    APPENDIX.bin
    Appendix.pdf
    The document outlines indicators used by the U.S. government for measuring outcomes from workforce development programs funded by the U.S. Government (USG), specifically focusing on earnings and employment changes following participation in these programs. It provides detailed definitions, calculation methods, and guidelines for measuring the impact of these trainings on individuals' earnings and job placement rates. Key indicators include the percentage change in earnings (EG.6-11), newly employed individuals (EG.6-12), and perceptions of improved employment quality (EG.6-15), among others. Each indicator emphasizes the importance of using a robust methodological approach, including longitudinal assessments and appropriate inflation adjustments. Furthermore, the document stresses the need for disaggregated data to monitor outcomes across different demographics, including gender and disability status. These metrics aim to enhance the accountability of USAID's workforce initiatives and contribute to broader economic and gender equality goals. The indicators serve as critical tools for evaluating program effectiveness and informing future policy decisions.
    APPENDIX.pdf
    The document serves as a framework for conducting gender analysis in U.S. government-funded programs, in accordance with the Women, Peace, and Security Act of 2017. It emphasizes the importance of understanding how gender dynamics affect the design and implementation of these initiatives. The analysis is guided by a set of cross-cutting questions organized into specific domains, including laws and policies, cultural norms, gender roles, access to resources, and patterns of power and decision-making. It seeks to address how different genders are affected by legislation, cultural expectations, and resource control, as well as the impacts of gender-based violence on program participation. This framework aims to reveal gender disparities and ensure equitable participation in development programs by incorporating local insights and addressing various intersecting factors like age, race, and socioeconomic status. Overall, the document reinforces the U.S. government's priority of integrating gender considerations to enhance program effectiveness and inclusivity.
    Catalyzing Job Creation for Women in Cybersecurity NOFO .pdf
    Catalyzing.pdf
    The U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Near Eastern Affairs is issuing a funding opportunity aimed at catalyzing job creation for women in cybersecurity within the MENA region. Opening on April 29, 2024, with a deadline for applications on June 21, 2024, the initiative seeks partnerships with tech organizations to create training and employment pathways for women in STEM-related fields. Recognizing that women's inclusion in cybersecurity can significantly enhance the region's economic growth and resilience against cyber threats, the program outlines objectives such as improving women's representation in STEM, fostering gender equity, and demonstrating female leadership's critical role in cybersecurity. The program emphasizes the importance of gender and social inclusion, requiring applicants to develop curricula based on local market gaps and needs. Eligible applicants include non-profits, tech companies, and educational institutions, encouraged to collaborate with local entities. The federal funding ranges from $500,000 to $1 million for a project period of up to 24 months. Successful proposals will effectively address cybersecurity workforce gaps while empowering women, showing alignment with U.S. foreign policy goals for inclusive economic growth.
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