CYBER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM 2026-01
Limited submission
Funding is available for organizations in DE, MI, and OH with proven cyber training experience to provide technical assistance to entrepreneurial development resource partners.
Funder: Small Business Administration
Due Dates: September 1, 2026: Full application submission deadline — proposals must be submitted via Grants.gov by 11:59 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT).
Funding Amounts: One award up to $500,000 for a 24-month period; no matching required.
Summary: Funding for a state entity or university in DE, MI, or OH to deliver a national cyber certification program supporting SBA Resource Partners’ cybersecurity training.
Key Information: Only one proposal will be funded; applicants must document prior cyber training experience.
Description
This funding opportunity from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) seeks a single state entity or university from Delaware, Michigan, or Ohio to design and implement a national Cyber Certification Program. The program’s goal is to enhance the cybersecurity knowledge and capabilities of SBA Resource Partners—including Small Business Development Centers, Women’s Business Centers, SCORE, and Veterans Business Outreach Centers—by certifying their staff and advisors in cyber strategy and protection. The funded project will develop curriculum, deliver courses, assess and certify participants, and manage a robust program aimed at increasing the number of small businesses receiving quality cyber assistance.
