Cybersecurity Upskilling Initiative

$2,500,000 - $5,000,000
Applications Due: June 29, 2025
Federal
U.S. Department of Labor (Employment and Training Administration)

This funding opportunity provides financial support for job training programs that help workers with IT backgrounds gain specialized skills in cybersecurity to meet the growing demand for high-skill positions in the field.

Description

The Cybersecurity Upskilling Initiative will fund job training programs that upskill incumbent and dislocated workers who already have Information Technology (IT) credentials and experience but need additional qualifications and specialization to meet employer demand for high-skill cybersecurity occupations. Grants will be awarded to sector partnerships to design and implement cybersecurity training programs. Questions regarding this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) Forecast may be emailed to CybersecurityUpskillingInitiative-FOA-ETA-25-34@dol.gov; however, please note there is limited information that may be shared with the public, as this FOA is currently under development. We encourage prospective applicants and interested parties to use the Grants.gov subscription option to register for future updates provided for this particular FOA.

Eligibility

States
All
Regions
All
Eligible Entities
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Native American tribal organizations, Private institutions of higher education

Funding

Program Funding
$10,000,000
Award Ceiling
$5,000,000
Award Floor
$2,500,000
Award Count
4

Timing

Posted Date
November 01, 2024
App Status
Accepting Applications
Pre-app Deadline
Application Deadline
June 29, 2025

Funder

Funding Source
Source Type
Federal
Contact Name
Daniela Petchik
Contact Email
Contact Phone
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