Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships to Stimulate (RAMPS) Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development
ID: 353143Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

National Institute of Standards and Technology (DOC-NIST)

Eligible Applicants

Others

Funding Category

Science and Technology and other Research and Development

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/353143
Timeline
    Description

    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) is inviting applications for the Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships to Stimulate (RAMPS) Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development program. This initiative aims to establish community-based partnerships that develop cybersecurity career pathways tailored to local workforce needs, fostering collaboration among educational institutions, employers, and community organizations. The program is critical for addressing skill shortages in the cybersecurity sector, with up to 15 awards of $200,000 each available for projects lasting up to two years, contingent on a 50% non-federal cost share. Interested applicants must submit their proposals via Grants.gov by May 24, 2024, with project start dates anticipated in August 2024; for further inquiries, contact Misty Roosa at grants@nist.gov.

    Point(s) of Contact
    grants@nist.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    2024-NIST-RAMPS-01 NOFO.pdf
    2024-NIST-RAMPS-01.pdf
    The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has issued a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships to Stimulate (RAMPS) Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development program, seeking applications to enhance local cybersecurity workforce partnerships. The program aims to develop career pathways in cybersecurity by fostering collaborations between educational institutions, employers, and community organizations. Up to 15 awards of $200,000 each will be granted for projects lasting up to two years, contingent on a 50% non-federal cost share. Eligible applicants include non-federal entities like accredited universities, non-profits, local governments, and corporations. Proposals must demonstrate diverse stakeholder engagement and alignment with the NIST National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) strategic objectives. The application process requires submission via Grants.gov by May 24, 2024, with a project start date anticipated in August 2024. The application will be evaluated based on project approach, potential impacts, staff qualifications, and budget alignment. This initiative underscores the government's commitment to address skills gaps in cybersecurity through collaboration and community-focused education strategies.
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