[U.S. National Science Foundation](https://www.nsf.gov/)

Proposals accepted anytime

No specified ceiling or floor; award size varies by project and budget.

Supports community college-led projects to develop, implement, and evaluate cybersecurity education programs, including scholarships for eligible students as part of the CyberCorps®: Scholarship for Service program.

--- ## Description This program supports innovative projects at community colleges aimed at building and sustaining a skilled technical workforce in cybersecurity. The initiative is part of the NSF's CyberCorps®: Scholarship for Service (SFS) and focuses on developing and evaluating educational programs that prepare students—particularly those pursuing associate degrees or specialized certifications in cybersecurity who already have a bachelor’s degree or are military veterans—for high-demand cybersecurity roles. Projects may include curriculum development, applied research experiences, efforts to increase workforce diversity, collaborations with government and industry, and strategies for re-skilling or supporting nontraditional students. Scholarship recipients must commit to working in a cybersecurity-related position for a federal, state, local, or tribal government organization after graduation for a period equal to the length of their scholarship. --- ## Due Dates - Proposals accepted anytime --- ## Funding Amount - No explicit award ceiling or floor is specified. - Award size and duration are determined by project scope and budget justification. - No cost sharing or matching is required. --- ## Eligibility - Eligibility is unrestricted: open to any type of applicant, subject to NSF policies. - Projects must focus on community college students pursuing associate degrees or specialized certifications in cybersecurity. - Scholarship recipients must either hold a bachelor’s degree or be veterans of the Armed Forces. - All applicants must follow NSF’s [Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1). --- ## Application Process - Proposals must be prepared and submitted in accordance with [NSF PAPPG guidelines](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1). - Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; there is no fixed deadline. - Submission is through [Grants.gov](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359446) or NSF’s FastLane system. - Refer to the [program description page](http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505573) for additional details and resources. - Applicants are encouraged to review the CyberCorps®: SFS program requirements: [CyberCorps® SFS Program](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=504991). --- ## Additional Information - Projects are encouraged to address: - Effective cybersecurity education strategies - Re-skilling and inclusion of nontraditional students - Workforce diversity - Real-world, applied learning experiences - Partnerships between education, industry, and government - Scholarship recipients must fulfill a government service commitment post-graduation. --- ## External Links - [NSF Program Description PD-18-1668](http://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=505573) - [Grants.gov Opportunity Listing](https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359446) - [CyberCorps®: Scholarship for Service (SFS) Program](https://www.nsf.gov/funding/pgm_summ.jsp?pims_id=504991) - [NSF Proposal & Award Policies & Procedures Guide (PAPPG)](https://www.nsf.gov/policies/pappg/24-1) --- ## Contact Information | Name | Email | Phone | Organization | |-------------------|--------------------------------------|---------------|--------------| | Corby Hovis | [chovis@nsf.gov](mailto:chovis@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-4625 | EDU/DUE | | Vincent Huang | [chuang@nsf.gov](mailto:chuang@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-7877 | | | Victor Piotrowski | [vpiotrow@nsf.gov](mailto:vpiotrow@nsf.gov) | (703) 292-5141 | EDU/OAD | | NSF Grants.gov Support | [grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov](mailto:grantsgovsupport@nsf.gov) | | |

Community College Cyber Pilot Program

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