DFOP0016603: Global Emerging Leaders in International Cyberspace Security (GEL-ICS)
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 Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy notices from 2024.
Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy offered grants of up to $900,000 (at least $850,000) to nonprofits. It expected to make one award worth $900,000 in total. Applications closed on July 15, 2024.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed July 10, 2024. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$900,000
- Award floor$850,000
- Total funding$900,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | May 24, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 15, 2024 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits.
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
Public International Organizations
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Cyberspace and Digital Policy awards averaged $3.0 million; this notice allows up to $900,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (59% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The GEL-ICS program will build a cohesive group of leaders working on issues in cyberspace who are committed to the UN-affirmed Framework of Responsible State Behavior and will be equipped with the necessary knowledge and global connections to be effective advocates and champions of the Framework through the fellowship and other activities.
Who has won Cyberspace and Digital Policy grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Cyberspace and Digital Policy (19.665) awarded $57.8 million across 19 grant awards, an average of $3.0 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation | Virginia | 2 | $19.4 million |
| Aptelecom LLC | Florida | 1 | $10.0 million |
| Atlantic Council of the United States, Inc. (the) | District of Columbia | 2 | $5.1 million |
| CQR Inc. | New York | 1 | $3.9 million |
| FPF Education and Innovation Foundation | District of Columbia | 1 | $3.3 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 DFOP0016603 still open?
No. It closed on July 15, 2024.
Who can apply for Global Emerging Leaders in International Cyberspace Security (GEL-ICS)?
Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy accepted applications from nonprofits. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Global Emerging Leaders in International Cyberspace Security (GEL-ICS)?
Closed July 15, 2024. 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 $900,000 each. About $900,000 in total for one award.
Who has won Cyberspace and Digital Policy grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation, Aptelecom LLC, Atlantic Council of the United States, Inc. (the). The program made 19 awards worth $57.8 million in that time.