# Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Cybersecurity Capacity Building

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/dos-mhl-fy21-001-republic-of-the-marshall-islands-rmi-cybersecurity-capacity/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/333380

> U.S. Mission to the Marshall Islands offered grants of up to $500,000 to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on July 6, 2021.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | DOS-MHL-FY21-001 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to the Marshall Islands |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 6, 2021 |
| Award ceiling | $500,000 |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | not stated |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.124 |

## Who can apply

- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

U.S. Non-profit/non-governmental organizations NGOs) having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, or overseas-based non-profit/non-governmental organizations, and U.S. and overseas private/state institutions of higher education (See full eligibility criteria below in Section C).

## What the grant funds

The U.S. Department of State (DOS), U.S. Embassy Majuro announces this Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) for Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Cybersecurity Capacity Building. A cooperative agreement for up to $500,000 U.S. Dollars (USD) in FY 2020 Economic Support Funds (ESF) will be awarded (pending availability of funds) for work that will support the Republic of the Marshall Islands’ (RMI) aspiration to establish the ability to secure its Information and Communications Technology (ICT) from illegal and malicious intrusion by 1) developing an effective, Government-wide regulatory framework; 2) developing a cyber-ready workforce; and 3) by demonstrating effective cybersecurity systems and procedures for one or more select services. The period of performance is two years. Funding authority rests in the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, as amended.

## Questions people ask

### Is DOS-MHL-FY21-001 still open?

No. It closed on July 6, 2021. A newer notice is open: OFOP0003897, closes November 19, 2026 (12 days left).

### Who can apply for Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Cybersecurity Capacity Building?

U.S. Mission to the Marshall Islands accepted applications from the applicants described in the notice. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for Republic of the Marshall Islands (RMI) Cybersecurity Capacity Building?

Closed July 6, 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 $500,000 each.

### Who has won East Asia and Pacific Grants Program grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were The Asia Foundation, Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, U.S. Civilian Research and Development Foundation. The program made 118 awards worth $154 million in that time.