# Cybersecurity Education and Training Assistance Program (CETAP): Expansion of a Portable Cybersecurity Education Teacher-Focused Model

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dhs-22-cisa-127-nc001-cybersecurity-education-and-training-assistance-program/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/342620

> Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division offered grants of up to $6.8 million to nonprofits. It expected to make one award worth $25.7 million in total. Applications closed on August 17, 2022.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DHS-22-CISA-127-NC001 |
| Agency | Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 17, 2022 |
| Award ceiling | $6.8 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $25.7 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 97.127 |

## Who can apply

- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education

## What the grant funds

THIS IS TO CLARIFY THAT THIS IS A CONTINUATION AWARD. THIS IS YEAR 5 OF A 5 YEAR CONTINUATION AWARD. PLEASE CHECK BACK IN 2023 TO INQUIRE IF A NEW COMPETITION IS AUTHORIZED. The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), leads the federal government’s efforts in securing civilian government computer systems, and works with industry and state, local, tribal and territorial governments to secure critical infrastructure and information systems by: • analyzing and reducing cyber threats and vulnerabilities • distributing threat warnings • coordinating the response to cyber incidents to ensure that computers, networks, and cyber systems remain safe Furthermore, Presidential Policy Directive 21 requires DHS to serve as the focal point for the security of cyberspace. Within DHS, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) works to enhance the security, resiliency, and reliability of the Nation’s cyber and communications infrastructure. The CISA Cyber Defense Education and Training (CDET) Branch manages programs to assist in developing cybersecurity professionals needed to secure the nation’s cyber infrastructure and information systems. CDET makes investments in resources to educate the Nation to address current and future cybersecurity challenges by building and sustaining an adaptive cybersecurity workforce as a national asset. Increasing the awareness and number of graduates pursuing post-education in cybersecurity related disciplines is key to the success of our Nation. Furthermore, the recruitment and retention of individuals with these skills is an important element in the development of our Nation’s cybersecurity workforce. DHS/CISA, through CETAP, seeks to implement a Cyber-Integrated Curricular Model (CICM), which will accomplish the following goals: Goal 1: Expand awareness of national cybersecurity education and workforce issues. Goal 2: Encourage entry into cybersecurity academic programs and careers through hands-on, engaging cybersecurity-integrated ready-to-use tools. Goal 3: Provide a portable curricular model to aid in replication to all State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial educators.

## Questions people ask

### Is DHS-22-CISA-127-NC001 still open?

No. It closed on August 17, 2022.

### Who can apply for Cybersecurity Education and Training Assistance Program (CETAP): Expansion of a Portable Cybersecurity Education Teacher-Focused Model?

Office of Procurement Operations - Grants Division accepted applications from nonprofits.

### What is the deadline for Cybersecurity Education and Training Assistance Program (CETAP): Expansion of a Portable Cybersecurity Education Teacher-Focused Model?

Closed August 17, 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 $6.8 million each. About $25.7 million in total for one award.

### Who has won Cybersecurity Education and Training grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Cyberspace Innovation Center, Incorporated, South Memphis Renewal Community Development Corp, Per Scholas, Inc. The program made 6 awards worth $31.4 million in that time.