Foreign Assistance Leveraged for Cybersecurity Operational Needs - FALCON
ID: 354674Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy (DOS-CDP)

Award Range

$990K - $10M

Eligible Applicants

For-Profit Organizations

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Cooperative Agreement

Opportunity Category

Discretionary

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes
Timeline
    Description

    The Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy is offering a federal grant opportunity titled "Foreign Assistance Leveraged for Cybersecurity Operational Needs - FALCON," aimed at enhancing cybersecurity capabilities for U.S. allies and partners. This initiative seeks to establish a reservoir of commercial cybersecurity and technology resources to assist partner governments and critical infrastructure operators in effectively preventing, responding to, mitigating, and recovering from cybersecurity incidents. The total estimated funding for this program is $10 million, with awards ranging from $990,000 to $10 million, and the application deadline is August 9, 2024. Interested applicants, specifically for-profit organizations, can reach out via email at DCCP-Info@state.gov for further information.

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