Opportunity Information: Apply for DFOP0016659
The Cyber Exercises and Experiential Education (CE3) grant (Funding Opportunity Number DFOP0016659) is a U.S. Department of State program run by the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy that aims to strengthen the cybersecurity workforce in low-to-middle-income countries. The focus is specifically on developing and inspiring emerging student leaders by giving them training and hands-on exposure to real opportunities in cybersecurity policy and governance. In practical terms, the program is designed to help participants see cybersecurity not only as a technical field, but as a career pathway connected to public policy, national strategy, international norms, and government decision-making.
This opportunity is offered as a discretionary award using a cooperative agreement, which usually means the government expects to have an active role during the project (for example, coordinating on program direction, milestones, or partner engagement) rather than simply providing funds with minimal involvement. The funding activity category is listed as "Other" and the CFDA number is 19.665, which identifies the broader federal assistance area tied to this program.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofit organizations with IRS 501(c)(3) status, excluding institutions of higher education. That means a qualifying nonprofit could lead the project directly, potentially working with universities, training providers, or international partners as collaborators or subrecipients if the project design supports it, but a university itself is not eligible to apply as the prime applicant under the eligibility line as stated.
The program anticipates making one award, with an award ceiling of $1,000,000. With only a single expected award, the selected applicant will likely be responsible for delivering the core program model and achieving the main outcomes the government is seeking, such as organizing cyber exercises, delivering experiential learning components, and building a pipeline that encourages students to pursue roles in cybersecurity policy and governance in their home countries or regions.
Key dates included in the notice show the opportunity was created on June 11, 2024, and the original closing date was August 9, 2024. Applicants would have been expected to submit by that deadline unless an amendment extended it. Overall, CE3 is positioned as a capacity-building initiative centered on experiential education and cyber exercises to help develop the next generation of cybersecurity policy and governance leaders in low-to-middle-income countries.Apply for DFOP0016659
- The Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy in the other sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Cyber Exercises and Experiential Education (CE3)" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 19.665.
- This funding opportunity was created on 2024-06-11.
- Applicants must submit their applications by 2024-08-09. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $1,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501 (c) (3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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