Cooperative Agreement 70NANB24H041
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $340,863 Cooperative Agreement under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620) to Cyberup, a veteran-owned non-profit organization. The purpose of the 2-year award, which began on April 1, 2024, is to establish sustainable cybersecurity career pathways and address the nation's cybersecurity workforce needs. Key activities include hosting community events, creating apprenticeship and...
- This $308,623 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach (CFDA 11.620) program is intended to address the needs of the cybersecurity workforce through community partner collaboration. The project, led by New York University (NYU) and City University of New York (CUNY), will create an ecosystem where employees can improve their cybersecurity skills through hands-on virtual and...
- This Cooperative Agreement award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620), aims to expand the cybersecurity workforce and enhance skills, credentials, and diversity. The $330,000 award to the Del Mar College District will fund a multi-faceted initiative that includes hands-on training for small and mid-sized businesses, paid internships, upskilling of existing employees, and...
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $300,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Women's Society of Cyberjutsu (WSC) under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620). The purpose of this 2-year project is to develop an initiative that empowers underserved and underrepresented populations, including women and minorities, to explore careers in the cybersecurity industry. The key activities include coordinating with community...
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $3,077,063.02 cooperative agreement to Npower Inc. under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620) to establish the New York Cybersecurity Workforce Accelerator. The project aims to enhance the cybersecurity workforce pipeline in New York by leveraging Npower's IT training programs, partnerships, and relationships to provide opportunities for low-income and underserved populations to...
- Under this $425,180 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) through the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620), the University of South Florida (USF) will collaborate with critical infrastructure sectors in Florida to increase the supply of cybersecurity talent entering the workforce. Key activities include assessing workforce needs, designing a comprehensive cybersecurity training program, and connecting...
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach Federal Grant Program (CFDA 11.620), awarded a $318,706 Cooperative Agreement to the Sierra College Foundation to enhance the cybersecurity workforce in Placer County, California. The Placer Cybersecurity Talent Pipeline Collaborative (PCTPC) project aims to engage employers and educators to build talent and address skill shortages through a six-strategy framework. Key...
- This Cooperative Agreement award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620) provides $300,000 in funding to Rtriad Enterprises LLC to comprehensively address the needs of cybersecurity professionals, especially within underrepresented communities. The project comprises three phases: 1) Offering training and career development opportunities including certification preparation and membership...
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $300,000 Cooperative Agreement to the Old Dominion University Research Foundation (Odurf) under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach federal grant program (CFDA 11.620). The purpose of this 2-year project is to increase participation in the cybersecurity workforce by applying the NICE Framework to develop programs that will help diversify the cybersecurity workforce. The project will coordinate events to...
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $300,000 Cooperative Agreement to Benedict College under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620) to implement the Cybersecurity Infrastructure, Education, Training & Workforce Initiative. The project aims to prepare underserved populations, particularly minorities, for careers in the cybersecurity industry. Key activities include curriculum enhancements, cybersecurity workshops,...
Under a $511,777.44 Cooperative Agreement from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620), the San Diego Workforce Partnership Inc. (SDWP) is developing a training program to help address critical talent shortages in the cybersecurity sector. The program targets underserved jobseekers, providing training, subsidized certification costs, and upskilling opportunities to enable progression into entry-level and mid-level cybersecurity positions. The project aims to map cybersecurity competencies and provide NIST with a case study on recruiting, training, and forming cybersecurity talent. SDWP, a non-profit workforce development organization, has not planned any sub-awards for this project.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $199.8k | 4/2/24 |