HQ003425NFOEASD07: DoD Cyber Academic Engagement Office Senior Military Colleges (SMC)
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 Washington Headquarters Services notices from 2025.
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.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 7, 2025. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$16.0 million
- Total funding$16.0 million
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeGrant
Key dates
| Posted | June 23, 2025 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | July 23, 2025 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | August 22, 2025 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities.
- 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.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past CyberSecurity Core Curriculum awards averaged $8.0 million; this notice allows up to $16.0 million per award.
- Most of the program's money (100% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
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.
Who has won CyberSecurity Core Curriculum grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, CyberSecurity Core Curriculum (12.905) awarded $24.0 million across 3 grant awards, an average of $8.0 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Norwich University | Vermont | 1 | $16.5 million |
| University Enterprises Corporation at Csusb | California | 1 | $5.5 million |
| The University of Alabama in Huntsville Research and Technology Corporation | Alabama | 1 | $2.0 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 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.
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