The Department of Homeland Security’s National Cybersecurity Awareness Program aims to support a comprehensive national cybersecurity awareness campaign by promoting initiatives such as Stop.Think.Connect and National Cyber Security Awareness Month. The grant focuses on engaging various stakeholders, creating cybersecurity awareness materials, partnering with key groups like MS-ISAC, and advancing cyber workforce development. Activities include TV and radio promotions, website content development, and tailored events for different audiences. Grant recipients will also evaluate the effectiveness of awareness efforts through methods like website traffic analysis and surveys. Closing date for applications is August 7, 2014.
Opportunity ID: 260177
General Information
| Document Type:: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number:: | DHS-14-NPPD-128-001-A |
| Funding Opportunity Title:: | National Cybersecurity Awareness Program |
| Opportunity Category:: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation:: | |
| Funding Instrument Type:: | |
| Category of Funding Activity:: | Education |
| Category Explanation:: | |
| Expected Number of Awards:: | 1 |
| Assistance Listings Number(s):: | 97.128 — National Cyber Security Awareness |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:: | No |
| Version:: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date:: | Jul 24, 2014 |
| Last Updated Date:: | |
| Original Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 07, 2014 |
| Current Closing Date for Applications:: | Aug 07, 2014 |
| Archive Date:: | Sep 06, 2014 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding:: | $ 1,100,000 |
| Award Ceiling:: | $1,100,000 |
| Award Floor:: | $50,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants:: | Public and State controlled institutions of higher education |
| Additional Information on Eligibility:: |
Additional Information
| Agency Name:: | Office of Procurement Operations – Grants Division |
| Description:: | I. Funding Opportunity Description Program Overview and Priorities DHS/NPPD/CS&C is seeking assistance in implementing Cyberspace Policy Review Near Term Action #6, Action Recommended 3-1 of the Presidents National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace, and to support Executive Order 13636. Accordingly, DHS/NPPD/CS&C requires support in coordinating and collaborating with appropriate private sector and non-profit organizations as well as federal, state, and local government entities to facilitate a comprehensive national cybersecurity awareness campaign including specific programs, activities, audience-specific awareness materials and outreach efforts, expansion of the Stop. Think. Connect. Campaign, as well as support for National Cybersecurity Awareness Month in October. DHS/NPPD/CS&C requires assistance in amplifying the message about cybersecurity; serving as a spokesperson for cybersecurity awareness; building relationships and coalitions to support a broad national effort; and serving to further the governments goals to reach a broad audience as part of this initiative. Program Objectives Promote the National Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign, Stop.Think.Connect and National Cyber Security Awareness Month. Engage key stakeholder groups through targeted outreach and the development of programs and activities, to include: home users; small/medium businesses; and, the academic community, including K-12 and higher education educators, administrators, and students. Promote cybersecurity awareness and conduct outreach efforts to stakeholders through identification of; creation of; and/or engagement in meetings, conferences, events, and initiatives. Create cybersecurity awareness collateral (brochures, etc.) that can be leveraged by multiple stakeholder groups. Serve as a repository for cybersecurity awareness related activities and collateral. Partner with key stakeholder groups, including the Multi-State Information and Sharing Analysis Center (MS-ISAC), to reach State and local communities. Develop and maintain efforts to advance cyber workforce development, to include enhancements to current in-classroom curriculum and development of new curriculum as needed. Assist in the execution of National Cyber Security Awareness Month, which may include: o TV and radio promotion of campaign messages by identified spokespeople o Promotion of messaging through multiple media o Creation and dissemination of campaign materials o Development of content for a website o Tailored activities for small/medium businesses, academia, and home users o Targeted events to promote the month, including a kick-off Assist in the development of a coordinated messaging effort with key partners. Program Overview and Priorities HYPERLINK “Cyber%20Awareness%20Grant_TAB%20C%20-%20FY%202014_FINAL.pdf” C and provide DHS/NPPD/CS&C with expert analysis of the effectiveness of awareness efforts. Methods may include: o Capturing the number of hits on websites o Researching positive changes to attitudes or behaviors o Surveys o Analyzing broad shifts in public attitudes or policies, measured through independent studies, government surveys, or polls. |
| Link to Additional Information:: | |
| Grantor Contact Information:: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| Synopsis 1 |
Package Status
Below are CLOSED Opportunity Package(s) no longer available for this Funding Opportunity:
Package No: 1
| Assistance Listings: | |
| Competition ID: | |
| Competition Title: | |
| Opportunity Package ID: | PKG00201670 |
| Opening Date: | Jul 24, 2014 |
| Closing Date: | Aug 07, 2014 |
| Agency Contact Information:: | Tamara Marshall-Jones |
| Who Can Apply:: | Organization Applicants |
| mendatory_forms |
Application for Federal Assistance (SF-424) [V2.1] Grants.gov Lobbying Form [V1.1] Project Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Narrative Attachment Form [V1.1] Budget Information for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424A) [V1.0] Assurances for Non-Construction Programs (SF-424B) [V1.1] |
| optional_forms |
Protection of Human Subjects [V1.1] Project/Performance Site Location(s) [V1.4] Attachments [V1.1] |
Packages
| Assistance Listings | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions | Who Can Apply: | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PKG00201670 | Jul 24, 2014 | Aug 07, 2014 | View | Tamara Marshall-Jones | Organization Applicants |