Cooperative Agreement 70NANB25H156
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $316,439.60 cooperative agreement under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620) to the IUP Research Institute for the Pennsylvania Cybersecurity Workforce Alliance, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. The initiative delivers a comprehensive suite of cybersecurity workforce development services through a multi-stakeholder...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $300,000 Cooperative Agreement under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620) to the San Bernardino Community College District through Crafton Hills College, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. The award funds the development and implementation of a comprehensive cybersecurity education and workforce development program designed to...
- 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...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $407,496.61 Cooperative Agreement under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620) to Cyber Bytes Foundation, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. The AI Pathways for Tomorrow's Workforce Project establishes a scalable, community-driven ecosystem in Northern Virginia that integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) literacy into...
- 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...
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $299,841 Cooperative Agreement to Miami University under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620). The "Multidisciplinary Pathways to Cybersecurity Professional" project aims to enhance cybersecurity education and workforce development in the region. Key activities include holding roundtable meetings, designing cybersecurity curricula, organizing events and workshops, and...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded the University of Maine at Augusta a $347,720 Cooperative Agreement under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620) on October 1, 2025, to implement the Building Maine's Cybersecurity Workforce Through Regional Pathways project. The initiative will deliver a comprehensive four-phase cybersecurity workforce development program through September 30,...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Summary Industry Workforce Solutions, Inc. received a $300,000 Cooperative Agreement from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620), effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. The awardee will deliver the CyberReady 2.0 RAMPS (Readiness, Awareness, Mentorship, Pathway, and Support) Supply Chain initiative, a structured cybersecurity workforce...
- Federal Cooperative Agreement Award Summary The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $380,610.33 cooperative agreement (CFDA 11.620: Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach) to The Escal Institute of Advanced Technologies, Inc. (doing business as SANS Institute) on October 1, 2025, for the Southeastern Cybersecurity Workforce Alliance (SECWA). The award, which extends through September 30, 2027, funds a multi-stage, scholarship-based cybersecurity...
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $301,818 Cooperative Agreement under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620) to the University City Science Center for the CYBERFORGE Philadelphia initiative, effective October 1, 2025 through September 30, 2027. The award funds an employer-led cybersecurity workforce development program designed to serve 64 Philadelphia high school students, particularly those with limited STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) exposure. The program delivers National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE)-aligned curriculum through after-school instruction, professional development intensives, hands-on training, mentorship, paid internships, and pre-apprenticeship opportunities coordinated by a multistakeholder coalition of schools, employers, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations. The primary deliverables include implementation of industry-informed cybersecurity education aligned with regional workforce needs, establishment of a Cybersecurity Advisory Council to drive curriculum alignment and employer engagement, and placement of program participants into continuing education, internships, apprenticeships, or entry-level employment. Success will be measured through tracking curriculum completion rates, mentorship hours, internship participation, skill development, and student career awareness and confidence via surveys, alumni tracking, and quarterly advisory reviews. The program aims to strengthen Philadelphia's regional cybersecurity talent pipeline by expanding industry partnerships and increasing student preparedness for cybersecurity careers.Summary: CYBERFORGE Philadelphia Cooperative Agreement
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $200.0k | 9/17/25 |