# GenCyber Grants Program (12.903)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/12-903-gencyber-grants-program/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

GenCyber Grants Program is run by Department of Defense. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $12.1 million in 2 grants, about $6.0 million per award.

## Objectives

The GenCyber Program provides summer cybersecurity camp experiences for students and teachers at the Secondary level. The goals of the GenCyber program are to:
- Ignite, sustain, and increase awareness of Secondary cybersecurity content and cybersecurity postsecondary and career opportunities for participants through year-round engagement;
- Increase student opportunities in cybersecurity college and career readiness pathways at the secondary level by promoting various experiences; and
- Develop student readiness for academic success while fostering lifelong skills in navigating digital spaces safely and responsibly.
GenCyber camps are open to participants at no cost.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | 0 |
| 2022 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | $0 | 0 |
| 2024 | $0 | 0 |
| 2025 | $12.1 million | 2 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of West Florida | Florida | $9.6 million |
| Whatcom Community College | Washington | $2.5 million |