DE-FOA-0002503: UNIVERSITY-BASED CYBERSECURITY CENTERS
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 Energy Technology Laboratory notices from 2021.
National Energy Technology Laboratory offered grants of up to $2.5 million (at least $1) to colleges and universities. It expected to make about 4 awards worth $10.0 million in total. Applications closed on April 8, 2022.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed March 17, 2022. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$2.5 million
- Award floor$1
- Total funding$10.0 million
- Expected awards4
- Cost sharingRequired
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | September 22, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | April 8, 2022 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | May 8, 2022 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Cybersecurity, Energy Security & Emergency Response (CESER) awards averaged $3.0 million; this notice allows up to $2.5 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (45% 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
This FOA seeks to establish a network of university-based, regional electric power cybersecurity centers. These centers should address interrelated research and development challenges of cybersecurity and critical energy infrastructure, while considering the distinctive characteristics of each region's electricity system, network of infrastructure, and workforce expertise. It is envisioned that this initiative will result in multiple new tools and training for the energy sector.
Who has won Cybersecurity, Energy Security & Emergency Response (CESER) grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Cybersecurity, Energy Security & Emergency Response (CESER) (81.008) awarded $188 million across 63 grant awards, an average of $3.0 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The American Public Power Association | Virginia | 3 | $26.4 million |
| Nreca Research | Virginia | 2 | $24.0 million |
| Electric Power Research Institute Inc | California | 7 | $20.1 million |
| Ge Vernova Operations LLC | New York | 4 | $10.4 million |
| Auburn University | Alabama | 1 | $10.0 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 DE-FOA-0002503 still open?
No. It closed on April 8, 2022.
Who can apply for UNIVERSITY-BASED CYBERSECURITY CENTERS?
National Energy Technology Laboratory accepted applications from colleges and universities.
What is the deadline for UNIVERSITY-BASED CYBERSECURITY CENTERS?
Closed April 8, 2022. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $2.5 million each. About $10.0 million in total across about 4 awards.
Who has won Cybersecurity, Energy Security & Emergency Response (CESER) grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The American Public Power Association, Nreca Research, Electric Power Research Institute Inc. The program made 63 awards worth $188 million in that time.