Opportunity ID: 358380
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HQ003425NFOEASD03 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DoD Cyber Service Academy (DoD CSA) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 75 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.902 — Information Security Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 7 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 07, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 06, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see Section C of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (under the "Related Documents" tab) for complete eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Washington Headquarters Services |
| Description: |
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 Defense (DoD) 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 DoD 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 NCAE-Cs) 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 2024- 2025. NCAE-Cs may propose collaboration with other accredited institutions, and are encouraged to include accredited post-secondary minority institutions. NCAE-Cs must be in good standing with the NCAE-C Program Office and not be delinquent on any required documentation by the NCAE-C Program Office. Consistent with 10 U.S.C. 2200b, NCAE-C 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 DoD CSA. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jonathan Bertsch
Email:jonathan.e.bertsch.civ@mail.mil |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| NFO re-opened to allow applicant re-submissions | Jun 18, 2025 | |
| Synopsis re-opened to allow applicants to resubmit. | Jan 23, 2025 | |
| Opportunity reopened | Jan 23, 2025 | |
| Application closing date updated to 28 March 2025. | Jan 23, 2025 | |
| Updated the Related Documents tab with revised NFO and supporting documents, as well as the Eligibility section of this Synopsis. | Jan 23, 2025 | |
| Updated the Posted Date | Jan 23, 2025 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 7
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HQ003425NFOEASD03 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DoD Cyber Service Academy (DoD CSA) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 75 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.902 — Information Security Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 7 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jun 18, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jul 07, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Aug 06, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see Section C of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (under the "Related Documents" tab) for complete eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Washington Headquarters Services |
| Description: |
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 Defense (DoD) 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 DoD 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 NCAE-Cs) 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 2024- 2025. NCAE-Cs may propose collaboration with other accredited institutions, and are encouraged to include accredited post-secondary minority institutions. NCAE-Cs must be in good standing with the NCAE-C Program Office and not be delinquent on any required documentation by the NCAE-C Program Office. Consistent with 10 U.S.C. 2200b, NCAE-C 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 DoD CSA. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jonathan Bertsch
Email:jonathan.e.bertsch.civ@mail.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 6
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HQ003425NFOEASD03 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DoD Cyber Service Academy (DoD CSA) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 75 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.902 — Information Security Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 6 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | May 22, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Jun 06, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Jul 06, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see Section C of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (under the "Related Documents" tab) for complete eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Washington Headquarters Services |
| Description: |
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 Defense (DoD) 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 DoD 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 NCAE-Cs) 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 2024- 2025. NCAE-Cs may propose collaboration with other accredited institutions, and are encouraged to include accredited post-secondary minority institutions. NCAE-Cs must be in good standing with the NCAE-C Program Office and not be delinquent on any required documentation by the NCAE-C Program Office. Consistent with 10 U.S.C. 2200b, NCAE-C 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 DoD CSA. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jonathan Bertsch
Email:jonathan.e.bertsch.civ@mail.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 5
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HQ003425NFOEASD03 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DoD Cyber Service Academy (DoD CSA) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 75 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.902 — Information Security Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 5 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Apr 28, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | May 12, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Jun 11, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see Section C of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (under the "Related Documents" tab) for complete eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Washington Headquarters Services |
| Description: |
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 Defense (DoD) 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 DoD 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 NCAE-Cs) 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 2024- 2025. NCAE-Cs may propose collaboration with other accredited institutions, and are encouraged to include accredited post-secondary minority institutions. NCAE-Cs must be in good standing with the NCAE-C Program Office and not be delinquent on any required documentation by the NCAE-C Program Office. Consistent with 10 U.S.C. 2200b, NCAE-C 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 DoD CSA. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jonathan Bertsch
Email:jonathan.e.bertsch.civ@mail.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 4
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HQ003425NFOEASD03 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DoD Cyber Service Academy (DoD CSA) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 75 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.902 — Information Security Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 4 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 13, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Apr 27, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see Section C of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (under the "Related Documents" tab) for complete eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Washington Headquarters Services |
| Description: |
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 Defense (DoD) 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 DoD 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 NCAE-Cs) 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 2024- 2025. NCAE-Cs may propose collaboration with other accredited institutions, and are encouraged to include accredited post-secondary minority institutions. NCAE-Cs must be in good standing with the NCAE-C Program Office and not be delinquent on any required documentation by the NCAE-C Program Office. Consistent with 10 U.S.C. 2200b, NCAE-C 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 DoD CSA. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jonathan Bertsch
Email:jonathan.e.bertsch.civ@mail.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 3
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HQ003425NFOEASD03 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DoD Cyber Service Academy (DoD CSA) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 75 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.902 — Information Security Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 3 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Feb 12, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 30, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Please see Section C of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (under the "Related Documents" tab) for complete eligibility requirements. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Washington Headquarters Services |
| Description: |
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 Defense (DoD) 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 DoD 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 NCAE-Cs) 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 2024- 2025. NCAE-Cs may propose collaboration with other accredited institutions, and are encouraged to include accredited post-secondary minority institutions. NCAE-Cs must be in good standing with the NCAE-C Program Office and not be delinquent on any required documentation by the NCAE-C Program Office. Consistent with 10 U.S.C. 2200b, NCAE-C 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 DoD CSA. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jonathan Bertsch
Email:jonathan.e.bertsch.civ@mail.mil |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | HQ003425NFOEASD03 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | DoD Cyber Service Academy (DoD CSA) |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Education |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 75 |
| Assistance Listings: | 12.902 — Information Security Grants |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 23, 2025 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Feb 28, 2025 |
| Archive Date: | Mar 30, 2025 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | – |
| Award Ceiling: | $20,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | Others (see text field entitled “Additional Information on Eligibility” for clarification) |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | Only NCAE-C institutions may apply for scholarship and/or capacity building grants. To be eligible for an award, an organization must submit a certificate of Assurance or Compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and be constantly in compliance with the Act. Individual student applicants must meet the eligibility criteria outlined at 10 U.S.C. 2220b. Scholarship applicants must meet all requirements for acceptance to the specific institution they plan to attend. To continue the development of a strong foundation for recruitment scholarship program during the Academic Year 2025-2026, students falling into one of the following categories may apply: Rising second-year NCAE-C Community College students who will be transitioning into a bachelor’s degree program at a 4-year NCAE-C; Current individuals who hold a non-cyber related bachelor’s or graduate degree, cross training into cyber by pursuing an associate’s degree; Juniors or Seniors pursuing a bachelor’s degree (Sophomore’s promoting to a Junior in Fall 2025 are eligible to apply); Students in their first or second year of a master’s degree; or Students pursuing doctoral degrees. Traditional National Guardsmen and reservists are eligible to apply under the recruitment program. Current DoD civilians and active duty military members are only eligible for the retention program. DoD civilian employees are eligible to apply, but must first be nominated by their Component. Nominated personnel shall be high performing employees who are rated at the higher levels of the applicable performance appraisal system and demonstrate sustained quality performance with the potential for increased responsibilities. Applications for the retention program are processed under a different memorandum. NCAE-C are not required to forward or handle retention student applications. These individuals may also participate in the retention community college program. Reserve Officer’s Training Corps (ROTC) participants are eligible to apply as long as they do not currently have a service obligation with their ROTC activities. Employees of non-DoD federal agencies are ineligible for either program. All eligibility criteria, especially academic credentials, should be carefully reviewed, as DoD CSA requirements may be more stringent than general academic enrollment criteria for a particular college/university. No waivers will be granted. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Washington Headquarters Services |
| Description: |
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 Defense (DoD) 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 DoD 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 NCAE-Cs) 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 2024- 2025. NCAE-Cs may propose collaboration with other accredited institutions, and are encouraged to include accredited post-secondary minority institutions. NCAE-Cs must be in good standing with the NCAE-C Program Office and not be delinquent on any required documentation by the NCAE-C Program Office. Consistent with 10 U.S.C. 2200b, NCAE-C 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 DoD CSA. |
| Link to Additional Information: | – |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Jonathan Bertsch
Email:jonathan.e.bertsch.civ@mail.mil |
Related Documents
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Jonathan Bertsch Email: jonathan.e.bertsch.civ@mail.mil |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12.902 | PKG00290291 | Jan 24, 2025 | Jul 07, 2025 | View |
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