# DoD Cyber Academic Engagement Office Senior Military Colleges (SMC)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hq003425nfoeasd07-dod-cyber-academic-engagement-office-senior-military/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/359799

> Washington Headquarters Services offered grants of up to $16.0 million to colleges and universities. It expected to make one award worth $16.0 million in total. Applications closed on July 23, 2025.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HQ003425NFOEASD07 |
| Agency | Washington Headquarters Services |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | July 23, 2025 |
| Award ceiling | $16.0 million |
| Award floor | not stated |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $16.0 million |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 12.905 |

## Who can apply

- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Only Norwich University may apply to this opportunity; no other applicants will be considered.

## What the grant funds

The recipient will lead SMCs to continue development of the DoD Cyber Institutes. The recipient will coordinate with other SMCs as appropriate. The grant will enable development of new programs integrated with existing programs to support academic, experiential (internal/external) and educational infrastructure to build a military and civilian cyber workforce talent pipeline.

## Questions people ask

### Is HQ003425NFOEASD07 still open?

No. It closed on July 23, 2025.

### Who can apply for DoD Cyber Academic Engagement Office Senior Military Colleges (SMC)?

Washington Headquarters Services accepted applications from colleges and universities. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.

### What is the deadline for DoD Cyber Academic Engagement Office Senior Military Colleges (SMC)?

Closed July 23, 2025. 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 $16.0 million each. About $16.0 million in total for one award.

### Who has won CyberSecurity Core Curriculum grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Norwich University, University Enterprises Corporation at Csusb, The University of Alabama in Huntsville Research and Technology Corporation. The program made 3 awards worth $24.0 million in that time.