National Science Foundation (NSF)
Community College Cyber Pilot Program (C3P)
PROGRAM SOLICITATION: PD 18-1668
Application Deadline: Rolling Basis
Summary
NSF has established this pilot program to support cybersecurity education initiatives in order to build a stronger cybersecurity workforce and a cybersecurity-literate citizenry. The grant targets community colleges that offer degrees and industry-recognized credentials that prepare students to fill high-demand cybersecurity jobs.
In particular, this grant seeks innovative cybersecurity educational programs serving military veterans and/or individuals who have already attained a bachelor’s degree. The pilot program also follows criteria and requirements established under CyberCorps® SFS: graduates must work in a cybersecurity-related position for federal, state, local, or tribal government organizations for a time frame equal to the length of any scholarship.
Projects should produce information that bolsters effective cybersecurity education and should focus on the following issues:
- reskilling workers who can meet the nation’s cybersecurity needs;
- helping nontraditional students enter or re-enter the educational system;
- increasing diversity among the cybersecurity workforce;
- using applied research to build real-world skills and competencies; and
- collaborating with other stakeholders, including IHEs, businesses, industry, and government.
Projects that address these issues and offer innovative educational programming for targeted students may have a broader impact.
Application Guidelines
Applicants should refer to NSF-published guidelines for proposal preparations. Pertinent guidelines for submission of a proposal for this pilot project are included in Chapter II of the NSF’s Proposal & Award Policies and Procedures Guide.