Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships to Stimulate (RAMPS) Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development
This grant supports forming local partnerships to create cybersecurity career pathways and train workers to meet regional industry needs.
Funder: National Institute of Standards and Technology
Due Dates: May 28, 2026: Full application submission deadline
Funding Amounts: Up to $200,000 per award for a project period of up to 2 years; up to 16 awards anticipated
Summary: Supports the creation of regional alliances and partnerships to develop cybersecurity career pathways addressing local workforce needs.
Key Information: Requires 50% non-federal cost share; multi-partner commitment letters mandatory.
Description
This opportunity, administered by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) under the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE), provides funding to establish or enhance community-based, multistakeholder partnerships. The goal is to develop regional cybersecurity career pathways that directly address the workforce needs of local economies. Projects are expected to organize employers and relevant organizations to collaboratively build and implement training and education solutions that fill critical cybersecurity skill gaps in their regions.
The program emphasizes employer-led, community-focused, and outcomes-driven partnerships. It encourages the involvement of a diverse set of stakeholders—including employers, educational institutions, economic development organizations, and community groups—and prioritizes alliances that include institutions designated as National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity or recipients of the Federal CyberCorps Scholarship for Service.
