SB-OEDCS-26-001: CYBER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM 2026-01
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 Small Business Administration notices from 2026.
Small Business Administration offered grants of up to $500,000 (at least $450,000) to colleges and universities and state and local governments. It expected to make one award. Applications closed on September 1, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 13, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$500,000
- Award floor$450,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement, Grant
Key dates
| Posted | August 10, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | September 1, 2026 |
| Archived by Grants.gov | October 1, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to colleges and universities and state and local governments.
- State governments
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
A state entity or university may submit one proposal in response to this Funding Opportunity. •To be eligible for this Funding Opportunity an applicant must be a state entity or university in the state of Delaware, Michigan, or Ohio that has experience providing cyber security training. Provide documentation of specific, eligible history of service of providing Cyber Certification Program relevant to the proposed Project. See Section 8.1, Definitions.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program awards averaged $994,109; this notice allows up to $500,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (60% over five years) went to colleges and universities.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
The purpose of this Funding Opportunity is to invite proposals for funding to deliver technical assistance to entrepreneurial development resource partners. Only an application from the states of Delaware, Michigan, and Ohio that have experience in managing a robust state-wide or nationwide cyber training program will be considered for funding via this announcement.
Who has won Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program (59.079) awarded $11.9 million across 12 grant awards, an average of $994,109 per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakota State University | South Dakota | 2 | $2.0 million |
| Eastern Washington University | Washington | 1 | $1.0 million |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | Texas | 1 | $1.0 million |
| Old Dominion University | Virginia | 1 | $1.0 million |
| The Ohio State University | Ohio | 1 | $1.0 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 SB-OEDCS-26-001 still open?
No. It closed on September 1, 2026.
Who can apply for CYBER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM 2026-01?
Small Business Administration accepted applications from colleges and universities and state and local governments. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for CYBER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM 2026-01?
Closed September 1, 2026. 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 Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Dakota State University, Eastern Washington University, The University of Texas at San Antonio. The program made 12 awards worth $11.9 million in that time.
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