🚨 New Workforce Funding Opportunity: NIST RAMPS Cybersecurity Education & Workforce Development Program (2026-NIST-RAMPS-01)

The U.S. Department of Commerce (NIST), through the NICE program, has released a new funding opportunity focused on building regional cybersecurity workforce pipelines through collaborative partnerships.

🔧 What it supports:
This funding supports the creation and expansion of regional, multistakeholder partnerships that develop cybersecurity career pathways aligned with local workforce needs. Programs are designed to connect employers, education providers, and community organizations to address critical cybersecurity talent shortages. (HigherGov)

🎯 Key focus areas include:
Building regional alliances between employers, higher education, and training providers
Developing career pathways tied to in-demand cybersecurity roles
Aligning training programs with industry needs using frameworks like NICE
Expanding access to cybersecurity careers and upskilling local talent (NIST)

💡 Why it matters:
RAMPS investments aim to strengthen the national cybersecurity workforce by addressing persistent talent gaps, supporting economic development, and creating accessible pathways into high-quality, in-demand cyber careers. (NIST)

📌 How to apply:

Submit full application via Grants.gov by May 28, 2026

👥 Who should consider this:
Institutions of higher education
Workforce development and training organizations
Nonprofits and community-based organizations
State, local, and tribal governments
Industry partners and regional consortia (grants.gov)

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Link to opportunity: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/361881