National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium
This grant funds the development and delivery of nationwide cybersecurity training to address preparedness gaps and improve national security capabilities.
Funder: Department of Homeland Security - FEMA
Due Dates: July 31, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $7,600,000 total; one award; project period: 3 years (Sept 1, 2026–Aug 31, 2029)
Summary: Supports the development and delivery of nationwide cybersecurity training to address preparedness gaps and strengthen core capabilities.
Key Information: Only the University of Texas at San Antonio’s Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security (as NCPC lead) is eligible to apply.
Description
This opportunity, offered by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) through FEMA, funds the National Cybersecurity Preparedness Consortium (NCPC) to develop and deliver high-quality, evidence-based cybersecurity training. The program aims to address national preparedness gaps, align training with core capabilities, and ensure accessibility to stakeholders across the U.S. Training programs are designed to strengthen the nation’s ability to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from cyber threats and hazards, with a special focus on state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) emergency management professionals and stakeholders.
