This Project Grant award from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), under the Congressionally-Identified Projects program (CFDA 11.617), provides $2,999,742.32 to Griffiss Institute Inc. to develop a smart technology lab and experimental testing environment for advancing cyber-physical systems (CPS) and Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities. The key objectives are to: Implement a flexible, secure, standards-based research infrastructure with advanced communications 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...
This $399,752 Cooperative Agreement awarded by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620) funds a Phase II project to develop standards and open-source software for digital data associated with semiconductor electronics. The project aims to support NIST initiatives related to the CHIPS Act and provide digital data standards to accelerate advanced materials research and development for...
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $963,000 Project Grant under the Congressionally-Identified Projects program (CFDA 11.617) to the National Center for Defense Manufacturing and Machining (NCDMM) to assist small and medium manufacturers (SMMs) in the El Paso region. The project aims to enhance the digital engineering capabilities of the SMMs to support the Department of Defense's digital transformation goals. Key activities include conducting digital...
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 $350,967.06 Cooperative Agreement under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620) to Digital Promise Global. The funding will support the "Building Inclusive Pathways Through the East Alabama Regional Cybersecurity Alliance (EARCA)" project, which aims to enhance the cybersecurity education infrastructure and foster growth in the regional cybersecurity workforce in rural Alabama....
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 $320,213.99 cooperative agreement under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620) to the Cyber Bytes Foundation. The purpose of this 2-year award, running from April 2024 to March 2026, is to provide regional and national cybersecurity education resources through the Quantico Cyber Hub Regional Technology Center (QCH-RTC) project. The key activities include identifying gaps in K-12...
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $962,974.90 Project Grant under the Congressionally-Identified Projects program (CFDA 11.617) to Move America, Inc., a non-profit organization, to help regional small businesses in Prince George's County, Maryland improve their cybersecurity posture and align with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) requirements. The grant aims to conduct a business impact analysis, develop educational programs and training...
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $2,757,913.15 Cooperative Agreement under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach (CFDA 11.620) program to Adventurous Minds Produce Extraordinary Dreams, Inc. (operating as "Amped") located in Louisville, KY. The purpose of the project is to offer IT certifications and training, with a focus on increasing diversity in the cybersecurity field. The project will provide technology workforce training...