Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships to Stimulate (RAMPS) Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development

Department Of Commerce, National Institute Of Standards And Technology

To build multistakeholder workforce partnerships of employers, economic development organizations, schools and institutions of higher education, and other community organization to focus on developing the skilled cybersecurity workforce to meet industry needs within a specific geographic location or local/regional economy.

Jargon-free version

Helps local businesses and schools work together to train people for cybersecurity jobs. Provides support to develop a skilled workforce in specific areas.

Quick Facts

Funding
$3,500,000 - $3,500,000
Deadline
Rolling
Status
Rolling Intake
Category
Workforce Development & Training
Organization
Department Of Commerce, National Institute Of Standards And Technology

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๐Ÿ† Detailed Application Guide

๐Ÿ“‹What Are the Application Steps & Timeline?

๐Ÿ“Steps to Apply
  • Review the program announcement
  • Prepare application materials
  • Submit application through the designated portal
๐ŸŒApplication Portal
https://www.nist.gov/ramps-application-portal
๐Ÿ“คSubmission Method
online
๐Ÿ“…Key Dates
March 30, 2026Application Deadline
๐Ÿ”„Intake Type
fixed-deadline

๐Ÿ“„What Documents Are Required?

โœ…Required Documents
  • SF-424 (Application for Federal Assistance)
  • SF-424A (Budget Information - Non-Construction)
  • SF-424B (Assurances)
  • Project Narrative
  • Budget Narrative
๐Ÿ“ŽOptional Documents
  • indirect cost rate agreement
  • IRB approval letter
  • environmental review
๐Ÿ“Format Requirements
PDF only, max 10MB
๐Ÿ“ฅTemplates Available
โœ‰๏ธSupporting Letters
Letters of support from partners are encouraged.

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๐Ÿ’ฐWhat Expenses Are Eligible?

๐ŸคIs Matching Funding Required?

๐Ÿ“ŠWhat Are the Reporting Requirements?

๐Ÿ—“๏ธReporting Frequency
annual
๐Ÿ“‘Reporting Requirements
  • SF-425 Federal Financial Report
  • performance progress report
๐Ÿ”Audit Requirements
OMB Uniform Guidance Single Audit if the recipient expends $750,000 or more in federal awards.
๐Ÿ“ขBranding Requirements
Acknowledgment of federal funding is required in all materials.
๐Ÿ—„๏ธRecord Retention Period
3 years post-final-report

How Do I Apply?

susana.barraza@nist.gov
2404572638

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This program offers funding up to $3,500,000 (minimum $3,500,000).

This program accepts applications on a rolling basis.

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