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CYBER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM 2026-01

Small Business Administration

Small Business Administration is funding community projects through this opportunity, which is open to eligible applicants, with applications due Sep 9, 2026. It provides awards up to $450K–$500K.

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Deadline
Sep 9, 2026
Award amount
Up to $450K–$500K
Expected awards
1
Posted
Aug 10, 2026
Opportunity number
SB-OEDCS-26-001
CFDA
59.079

Opportunity description

The purpose of this Funding Opportunity is to invite proposals for funding to deliver technical assistance to entrepreneurial development resource partners. Only an application from the states of Delaware, Michigan, and Ohio that have experience in managing a robust state-wide or nationwide cyber training program will be considered for funding via this announcement.

Who can apply

  • State governments
  • Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

A state entity or university may submit one proposal in response to this Funding Opportunity.•To be eligible for this Funding Opportunity an applicant must be a state entity or university in the state of Delaware, Michigan, or Ohio that has experience providing cyber security training. Provide documentation of specific, eligible history of service of providing Cyber Certification Program relevant to the proposed Project. See Section 8.1, Definitions.

Funding

Award floor
$450K
Award ceiling
$500K

Agency contact

Small Business Administration

Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. support@grants.gov

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Next steps to apply

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