RAMPS Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development – Funding Opportunity

Workforce Services Information Notice
WSIN24-44

Issued: May 23, 2025

The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) program is seeking applications from eligible applicants for activities to establish community-based partnerships to develop cybersecurity career pathways that address local workforce needs. Effective multistakeholder workforce partnerships will organize multiple employers with skill shortages in specific occupations to focus on developing the skilled workforce to meet industry needs within the local or regional economy.

Purpose of the Grant

The Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships to Stimulate Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development Program (RAMPS Program) seeks to build multistakeholder workforce partnerships with employers, schools and institutions of higher education, and other community organizations. Effective multistakeholder workforce partnerships will organize multiple employers with skill shortages in specific occupations to focus on developing the skilled workforce to meet industry needs within the local or regional economy.

Eligibility

Eligibility for the RAMPS Program listed in this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is open to all non-Federal entities. Eligible applicants include accredited institutions of higher education; non-profit organizations; for-profit organizations incorporated in the United States; State, local, Territorial, and Indian Tribal governments.

Funding Details

In Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25), NIST anticipates funding up to sixteen (16) awards for up to $200,000 per award. The authorized period of performance for awards issued pursuant to this NOFO is no more than two (2) years.

Application Deadline

Full Applications must be received at Grants.gov no later than 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time, July 1, 2025. Applications received after this deadline will not be reviewed or considered.

How to Apply

For more information about this grant and to apply, visit the NIST grant opportunity page or the grants.gov website and reference 2025-NIST-RAMPS-01. For a complete description of the funding organization, available funds, eligibility requirements, and links to the grant application, visit the NIST website.

/s/ KIMBERLEE MEYER, Chief
Central Office Workforce Services Division