§ Federal grant opportunity · HQ003425NFOEASD03
Department of War Cyber Service Academy (DoW CSA)
Washington Headquarters Services is accepting applications for Department of War Cyber Service Academy (DoW CSA). The deadline is January 22, 2030 and the published award range is $50K – $20M.
Key facts
- Funder
- Washington Headquarters Services
- Application deadline
- January 22, 2030
- Award range
- $50K – $20M
- Eligibility
- Please see Section C of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (under the "Related Documents" tab) for complete eligibility requirements.
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Education
- Opportunity number
- HQ003425NFOEASD03
Program overview
See the "Related Documents" and "Package" tabs for the complete application package, including the full text of the Notice of Funding Opportunity. The Department of War (DoW) Cyber Service Academy (CSA) is authorized by Chapter 112 of Title 10, United States Code, Section 2200. The purpose of the program is to support the recruitment of new cyber talent and the retention of current highly skilled professionals within the DoW cyber workforce. Additionally, this program serves to enhance the national pipeline for the development of cyber personnel by providing grants to institutions of higher education. Regionally and nationally accredited U.S. institutions of higher education, designated under the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity (NCAE-C) and known as National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense, Research, and/or Cyber Operations (hereinafter referred to as designated institutions) are invited to submit proposals for developing and managing a full-time, institution-based, grant-funded scholarship program in cyber-related disciplines for Academic Year 2026-2027. Consistent with 10 U.S.C. 2200b, proposals to this solicitation may also request modest collateral support for purposes of institutional capacity building to include faculty development, laboratory improvements, and/or curriculum development, in cyber-related topics to providing a strong foundation for a DoW CSA.
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Washington Headquarters Services.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before January 22, 2030, allowing time for registration and validation.
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