CYBER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM 2026-01
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 9, 2026 (Full application submission deadline)
Funding Amounts: One award, $450,000–$500,000 total, for a 24-month period
Summary: Supports a statewide or nationwide cyber certification program to train SBA Resource Partners in Delaware, Michigan, or Ohio in cybersecurity for small businesses.
Key Information: Only one application per eligible state entity or university; no cost sharing required.
Description
This funding opportunity from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) seeks proposals to deliver technical assistance and develop a Cyber Certification Program for SBA Resource Partners. The program’s goal is to increase the number of small businesses that are cybersecurity-aware by training and certifying business advisors and consultants across the SBA Resource Partner network—including SBDCs, Women’s Business Centers, SCORE, and Veterans Business Outreach Centers. The funded project will design, implement, and manage a comprehensive cyber certification curriculum, deliver training, conduct assessments, and issue certifications to participating advisors. The SBA is particularly interested in collaborative, scalable models that could serve as best practices for small business cyber assistance.
