DHS-21-CISA-128-CSA001: CISA Cyber Security Awareness Campaign
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 Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division notices from 2021.
Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division offered grants of up to $549,996 (at least $549,996) to nonprofits and colleges and universities. It expected to make one award worth $549,996 in total. Applications closed on July 9, 2021.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed June 28, 2021. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$549,996
- Award floor$549,996
- Total funding$549,996
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | May 19, 2021 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 9, 2021 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 8, 2021 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits and colleges and universities.
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past CISA Cyber Security Awareness Campaign awards averaged $722,064; this notice allows up to $549,996 per award.
- Most of the program's money (100% over five years) went to nonprofits.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The purpose of this grant is to fund National Cybersecurity Awareness activities to benefit the American people by providing support to States, local governments, non-profit organizations, and critical infrastructure for programs intended to build the cybersecurity knowledge of our Nation to ensure every American has the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online. It is not SED’s intent to award this grant to a private entity critical infrastructure, but rather to a qualified nonprofit organization. Qualified Grantee organization will be resourced to:• Collaborate with public and private sector entities experienced in cybersecurity best practices, • Develop National Cybersecurity Awareness campaign messaging, • Publish campaign materials nationwide.
Who has won CISA Cyber Security Awareness Campaign grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, CISA Cyber Security Awareness Campaign (97.128) awarded $2.2 million across 3 grant awards, an average of $722,064 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Cyber Security Alliance | District of Columbia | 3 | $2.2 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 DHS-21-CISA-128-CSA001 still open?
No. It closed on July 9, 2021.
Who can apply for CISA Cyber Security Awareness Campaign?
Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division accepted applications from nonprofits and colleges and universities.
What is the deadline for CISA Cyber Security Awareness Campaign?
Closed July 9, 2021. 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 $549,996 each. About $549,996 in total for one award.
Who has won CISA Cyber Security Awareness Campaign grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were National Cyber Security Alliance. The program made 3 awards worth $2.2 million in that time.