Project Grant ED21HDQ0230004
- This Project Grant awarded by the National Science Foundation under the STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to enhance the cybersecurity program at Howard Community College, with a focus on addressing workforce demands in healthcare informatics and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC). The $767,503 award will fund the development of an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree program in Cybersecurity, incorporating new courses to prepare students for employment as cybersecurity...
- The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) awarded a $327,577 Cooperative Agreement to Howard Community College (HCC) under the Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach program (CFDA 11.620). The funding will enable HCC to expand its successful Cybersecurity Registered Apprenticeship Program, which partners with AT&T to provide apprentices with top-secret security clearances and promote workforce diversity. Additionally, HCC will establish a Cyber Clinic to give...
- The National Science Foundation awarded a $139,407 Project Grant to Howard University on October 15, 2021 to complete work by September 30, 2024. The grant is part of NSF's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) to support development and improvement of STEM education and ensure the vitality of the Nation's STEM enterprise. Under this award, Howard University will characterize inclusive strategies that retain Black students in computer science through graduation and beyond. The University will...
- This Project Grant award of $881,503 from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) aims to address the shortage of cybersecurity professionals by equipping high school and community college career counselors, academic advisers, and educators with the knowledge and resources needed to guide students into cybersecurity careers. The project, led by Moraine Valley Community College in Palos Hills, Illinois, will develop training materials and resources that reflect...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $473,491 to the Community College of Beaver County (CCBC) in Monaca, Pennsylvania. The goal of this 3-year project, beginning October 1, 2025, is to create early and continuing educational pathways to prepare students for careers in cybersecurity. The key objectives are to (1) develop academic pathways to cybersecurity careers, (2) support student academic success and retention, and...
- Chesapeake College will use $317,035 from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program to prepare career-ready information technology technicians through its Computer Science Technology program. The three-year Project Grant will embed career readiness skills including teamwork, customer service, communication and professionalism into six core courses. Students will receive vouchers for two industry certification exams to further develop IT skills. A help desk simulation lab will...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Prince George's Community College $599,839 under the STEM Education federal grant program (CFDA 47.076) to strengthen cybersecurity and computing education from October 2021 through September 2024. The college will use these funds to fortify its cybersecurity curriculum and computing programs through various initiatives aimed at enhancing related instruction and training opportunities for students. As the NSF's STEM...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $969,645 to the University of Maryland Baltimore County (UMBC) to increase the number of qualified professionals highly skilled in both cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. The project aims to strengthen the United States' security and competitiveness by producing cybersecurity professionals for government service through UMBC's undergraduate and graduate programs. Key activities...
- The National Science Foundation Division of Undergraduate Education awarded Prince George's Community College $1,650,000.00 under the STEM Education federal grant program (CFDA 47.076) for the period of October 1, 2021 through September 30, 2024. The funding supports the National Cyberwatch Resource Center project. As part of the STEM Education program goal of ensuring the vitality of the nation's science, technology, engineering and mathematics education enterprise, this project aims to provide...
- This Project Grant award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) STEM Education program (CFDA 47.076) provides $499,620 to Elmhurst University in Elmhurst, Illinois to conduct faculty development workshops aimed at improving cybersecurity education for high school teachers. The goal is to empower high school teachers with cybersecurity knowledge so they can inspire and guide students towards considering cybersecurity degrees and careers, fostering a new generation of cybersecurity...
The Economic Development Administration awarded Howard Community College $602,936 under the Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) Talent Challenge Program federal grant to address the cyber workforce demand in Central Maryland. Howard Community College will use the two-year project grant funding, from February 2021 through January 2023, to deliver services that respond to the cyber workforce shortage in the region. As the place of performance for the award, Howard Community College will leverage its existing resources and expertise to develop training and educational programs aimed at increasing the number of students pursuing cyber-related careers. The STEM Talent Challenge Program seeks to accelerate technology-based economic development through local initiatives, consistent with Howard Community College's mission to support workforce development in its community.
Mod # | Description | ReasonForModification | Federal Obligation | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Not listed | $300.0k | 1/6/21 |