2024-NIST-RAMPS-01: Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships to Stimulate (RAMPS) Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of National Institute of Standards and Technology notices from 2024.
National Institute of Standards and Technology offered grants to the applicants described in the notice. Applications closed on May 24, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 25, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award amountsNot given on Grants.gov
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Other notices with this title
| Notice | Posted | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-NIST-RAMPS-01 | April 13, 2026 | Closed May 28, 2026 | Closed |
| 2025-NIST-RAMPS-01 | May 1, 2025 | Closed July 1, 2025 | Closed |
| 2023-NIST-RAMPS-01 | June 6, 2023 | Closed September 5, 2023 | Closed |
Key dates
| Posted | March 25, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | May 24, 2024 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | June 23, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to the applicants described in the notice.
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
Eligibility for the program listed in this NOFO is open to all non-Federal entities. Eligible applicants include accredited institutions of higher education; non-profit organizations; for-profit organizations incorporated in the United States; State, local, Territorial, and Indian Tribal governments; foreign public entities; and foreign organizations. Please note that individuals and unincorporated sole proprietors are not considered “non-Federal entities” and are not eligible to apply under this NOFO. Although Federal entities are not eligible to receive funding under this NOFO, they may participate as unfunded collaborators.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Most of the program's money (79% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- The notice requires cost sharing or matching funds, so you must contribute part of the project cost.
What the grant funds
The NIST National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) is seeking applications from eligible applicants for activities to establish community-based partnerships to develop cybersecurity career pathways that address local workforce needs. Effective multistakeholder workforce partnerships will organize multiple employers with skill shortages in specific occupations to focus on developing the skilled workforce to meet industry needs within the local or regional economy.
Who has won Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach (11.620) awarded $270 million across 237 grant awards, an average of $1.1 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Regents of the University of Colorado | Colorado | 2 | $74.9 million |
| University of Maryland, College Park | Maryland | 4 | $53.0 million |
| The Johns Hopkins University | Maryland | 3 | $34.8 million |
| Association of University Technology Managers Inc | North Carolina | 2 | $21.5 million |
| Georgetown University | District of Columbia | 2 | $19.4 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is 2024-NIST-RAMPS-01 still open?
No. It closed on May 24, 2024.
Who can apply for Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships to Stimulate (RAMPS) Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development?
National Institute of Standards and Technology accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships to Stimulate (RAMPS) Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development?
Closed May 24, 2024. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
Who has won Science, Technology, Business and/or Education Outreach grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Regents of the University of Colorado, University of Maryland, College Park, The Johns Hopkins University. The program made 237 awards worth $270 million in that time.