On April 14, 2026, NIST announced a new Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to support Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships to Stimulate (RAMPS) cybersecurity education and workforce development. The funding expands the existing RAMPS program and anticipates awarding up to sixteen (16) new awards of up to $200,000 through cooperative agreements. The authorized period of performance for awards issued pursuant to this NOFO is no more than two (2) years.
Applicants must demonstrate through letters of commitment that, in additional to the applicant, at least one of each of the following types of organizations is committed to being part of the proposed regional alliance:
- at least one local employer or owner or operator of critical infrastructure (that is not the applicant), and
- at least one of the following (that is not the applicant):
- K12 School,
- Local State Agency,
- Local Educational Agency,
- Institution of Higher Education,
- Non-Profit Organization, or
- Training Organization.
The deadline to apply is Thursday, May 28, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
More information about the RAMPS NOFO may be found in the recording of the webinar for interested applicants and an FAQ.
Deadline to apply: May 28, 2026