Funder: Washington Headquarters Services (Department of Defense)
Due Dates: June 6, 2025 (Applications) | January 31, 2025 (NCAE-C intent to participate) | February 28, 2025 (Student nominations)
Funding Amounts: Award ceiling $20,000,000; minimum $50,000; up to 75 awards; typical student scholarships include tuition, stipends ($25k–$34k), laptop, and supplies; capacity building projects up to $250,000.
Summary: Supports accredited NCAE-C institutions to develop and manage cyber scholarships, retention programs, and capacity-building initiatives to strengthen the DoD cyber workforce pipeline.
Key Information: Only NCAE-C designated institutions are eligible; proposals must be submitted via Grants.gov by June 6, 2025.