National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium
ID: 360216Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Homeland Security - FEMA (DHS-DHS)

Award Range

$7M - $7M

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Education

Funding Instrument

Other

Opportunity Category

Other

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/360216
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, through FEMA, is offering a federal grant opportunity titled the National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium, aimed at enhancing cybersecurity training solutions for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments. The primary objective is to address national preparedness gaps by developing targeted training programs that improve resilience against cyber threats, with the University of Arkansas' Criminal Justice Institute designated as the eligible applicant. This initiative reflects the federal commitment to strengthening cybersecurity preparedness and emphasizes collaboration among partners to identify training needs and evaluate effectiveness. The total funding amount available is $7.2 million, with applications accepted from August 1, 2025, to August 15, 2025, and an expected award date of September 1, 2025. For further inquiries, applicants can contact the FEMA GO Help Desk at 1-877-585-3242 or via email at femago@fema.dhs.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    femago@fema.dhs.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    Fiscal.pdf
    The Fiscal Year 2025 Homeland Security National Training Program (HSNTP) provides a funding opportunity of $7.2 million through Continuing Training Grants (CTG) for the National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium (NCPC). The primary goal is to enhance cybersecurity training for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to address national preparedness gaps and improve overall resilience against cyber threats. The eligible applicant is the University of Arkansas' Criminal Justice Institute, focusing on developing targeted training solutions and preventing cybersecurity risks. Applications can be submitted from August 1, 2025, to August 15, 2025, with an expected award date of September 1, 2025, and a performance period ending August 31, 2028. The program emphasizes collaboration among NCPC partners to identify training needs, utilizing innovative methodologies to improve effectiveness. Key performance measures include evaluating training effectiveness through feedback and results from participating individuals. The NOFO outlines application requirements, including eligibility criteria, budgeting constraints, and reporting obligations to ensure compliance with federal regulations. This initiative reflects the federal commitment to strengthening cybersecurity preparedness across various governmental levels.
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