Cybersecurity Workforce Development and Training for Underserved Communities Program
Department Of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity And Infrastructure Security Agency
The goals of the CWD Program are to decrease the cybersecurity workforce shortage and equity gap by increasing the pipeline of future cybersecurity professionals through workforce development and develop non-traditional training providers’ capacity in cybersecurity workforce development to support their long-term success. The CWD Program supports Goal 3: Secure Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure in the Department of Homeland Security Strategic Plan 2020-2024 and Goal 1: Cyber Defense in the
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Helps non-profit organizations train underserved individuals for entry-level cybersecurity jobs. Provides skills training and support for internships and employment opportunities.
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📋What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?
- 📝Steps to Apply
- Visit the application portal
- Complete the application form
- Submit the application
- 🌐Application Portal
- https://sam.gov/fal/893bb04a78844f0eb4251291fe821347/view
- 📤Submission Method
- online
- 🔄Intake Type
- fixed-deadline
📄What Documents Are Required?
- ✅Required Documents
- SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
- SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
- SF-424B (Assurances)
- Project Narrative
- Budget Narrative
- 📐Format Requirements
- PDF only, max 10MB
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💰What Expenses Are Eligible?
- 🧾Eligible Expenses
- training programs
- curriculum development
- workforce development activities
- 🚫Ineligible Expenses
- personal expenses
- unrelated administrative costs
- 📏Expense Caps
- Indirect costs limited to de minimis 10% MTDC
- 💳Payment Model
- reimbursement
- ⏪Retroactive Expenses Eligible
- No
🤝Is Matching Funding Required?
📊What Are the Reporting Requirements?
- 🗓️Reporting Frequency
- quarterly
- 📑Reporting Requirements
- SF-425 Federal Financial Report
- performance progress report
- 🔍Audit Requirements
- OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards
- 📢Branding Requirements
- acknowledgment of federal funding is required
- 🗄️Record Retention Period
- 3 years post-final-report
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