# Youth Cyber Awareness and Cyber Safety

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/pas-ar200-fy25-01-youth-cyber-awareness-and-cyber-safety/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/356616

> U.S. Mission to Argentina offered grants of up to $60,000 (at least $20,000) to the applicants described in the notice. It expected to make about 6 awards worth $117,000 in total. Applications closed on December 15, 2024.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | PAS-AR200-FY25-01 |
| Agency | U.S. Mission to Argentina |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | December 15, 2024 |
| Award ceiling | $60,000 |
| Award floor | $20,000 |
| Expected awards | 6 |
| Total funding | $117,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 19.040 |

## Who can apply

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

This call is open to Non-profit organizations and educational institutions from the United States and Argentina. Applicants shall have a valid and active registration in www.sam.gov.

## What the grant funds

Interested parties can apply to one or both of the following two programs: Comprehensive Youth Cyber Awareness and Safety Messaging Campaign with Influencers: This campaign will be aimed at addressing key cybersecurity risks faced by youth in Argentina. The campaign will cover a range of issues, including youth cyber hygiene, combatting disinformation, promoting an inclusive cybersecurity workforce, and countering underage online gambling. With the increasing use of digital platforms and the growing influence of online influencers, young people are exposed to various digital threats. This campaign will partner with selected influencers to raise awareness and provide practical solutions on safe online behavior, responsible media consumption, and opportunities for young women to enter the cybersecurity field. The campaign shall promote inclusive messages that emphasize cyber hygiene, the fight against disinformation, and career development in cybersecurity. Activities shall include: - Collaboration with influencers to develop and disseminate content on cyber hygiene, recognizing disinformation, career opportunities in cybersecurity, and the risks associated with underage online gambling. - Social media campaign across platforms like Instagram, YouTube, and Argentine streaming media. Content shall cover various aspects of online safety, including cyber hygiene practices, disinformation awareness, and opportunities for women in cybersecurity. - Creation and distribution of videos, infographics, and articles that provide practical tips on online behavior, identifying disinformation, and understanding cybersecurity as a career option, especially for women. This will include specific content focused on recognizing the risks of online gambling. - Partnerships with local universities and binational centers across Argentina to integrate campaign messages into digital literacy and STEM programs, emphasizing the need for inclusive participation in the cybersecurity workforce and fostering resilience against online threats, including disinformation and underage gambling. 2. Tech Forum on Cybersecurity: The event shall bring together key stakeholders, including media, academia, influencers, and civil society, to raise awareness about cybersecurity and to drive action and national level advocacy efforts toward protecting vulnerable systems, media ecosystems, infrastructure, and other vital networks in the region.

## Questions people ask

### Is PAS-AR200-FY25-01 still open?

No. It closed on December 15, 2024. A newer notice is open: OFOP0002825, closes January 1, 2099 (26353 days left).

### Who can apply for Youth Cyber Awareness and Cyber Safety?

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

### What is the deadline for Youth Cyber Awareness and Cyber Safety?

Closed December 15, 2024. 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 $60,000 each. About $117,000 in total across about 6 awards.

### Who has won Public Diplomacy Programs grants before?

The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Miscellaneous Foreign Awardees, Meridian International Center, American Councils for International Education: Actr/Accels, Inc. The program made 13,489 awards worth $358 million in that time.