Opportunity Information: Apply for DHS 13 NPPD 127 001
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- The Office of Procurement Operations Grants Division in the other (see text field entitled explanation of other category of funding activity for clarification) sector is offering a public funding opportunity titled "Integrated Cybersecurity Education Communities (ICEC) Expansion of a Portable Cybersecurity Education Teacher Focused Model" and is now available to receive applicants.
- Interested and eligible applicants and submit their applications by referencing the CFDA number(s): 97.127 Cybersecurity Education and Training Assistance Program (CETAP).
- This funding opportunity was created on May 6, 2013 and posted on May 7, 2013.
- Applicants must submit their applications by Jun 7, 2013. (Agency may still review applications by suitable applicants for the remaining/unused allocated funding in 2026.)
- The funding agency has allocated a total of $5,000,000.00 to eligible and selected applicants.
- Each selected applicant is eligible to receive up to $5,000,000.00 in funding.
- The number of recipients for this funding is limited to 1 candidate(s).
- Eligible applicants include: Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education.
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Opportunity Summary:
The Integrated Cybersecurity Education Communities (ICEC) grant opportunity is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) effort to strengthen national preparedness by growing cybersecurity knowledge and interest at the community level. It aligns with Presidential Policy Directive 8 on national preparedness and is structured to support programs that introduce cybersecurity concepts early, build awareness of real-world cyber risks, and help develop a stronger pipeline of future cybersecurity professionals. The core idea is to fund an approach that can be carried from one community or state to another without being rebuilt from scratch each time, so the impact can scale beyond a single location.
At the center of this opportunity is the expansion of a portable, teacher-focused cybersecurity education model, with a strong emphasis on high school teachers as the main force multiplier. DHS is looking for a program design that not only teaches students directly (including through summer-camp style experiences), but also equips teachers through professional development so they can continue teaching cybersecurity concepts to many more students over time. DHS highlights summer camps as especially valuable because they reach students outside traditional classroom constraints and can spark interest through hands-on activities, peer interaction, and exposure to cybersecurity as a real career field.
The funded project is expected to fully address five specific goals. First, it must expand awareness of cybersecurity issues, including visibility for DHS-related state government student and teacher education and training efforts. Second, it must actively explore and encourage cybersecurity career pathways, helping participants understand what cybersecurity work looks like and how to pursue it academically and professionally. Third, it must provide substantive technical education in cybersecurity topics, specifically calling out areas such as threat analysis, cryptography, and the broader identity and access concepts of identification, authentication, access control, and authorization processes. Fourth, the project must produce and pilot a portable model that can be replicated in other states, meaning the program should be designed with clear documentation, repeatable curriculum and logistics, and a structure that can be adopted by additional communities. Fifth, it must include a way to measure long-term effects, not just immediate participation. DHS wants tracking and evaluation that can speak to outcomes like how many students later choose STEM disciplines in school and careers, and how much additional student impact comes from teachers who receive the training and then bring the material back to their own classrooms.
In terms of funding and structure, this is a continuation opportunity issued under Funding Opportunity Number DHS-13-NPPD-127-001 and delivered through a cooperative agreement, which typically means DHS expects substantial involvement or coordination during execution compared with a simple grant. The program falls under CFDA 97.127, the Cybersecurity Education and Training Assistance Program (CETAP). The total expected funding is $5,000,000, with an award ceiling and floor both set at $5,000,000, indicating DHS anticipated making a single award at that amount (Expected Awards: 1). There is no cost sharing or matching requirement stated for applicants, which lowers the barrier for eligible organizations that can deliver the required model and evaluation plan.
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status that are not institutions of higher education, so a qualifying nonprofit would need to lead the proposal and implementation (even if it partners with schools, districts, government entities, or other organizations). The opportunity was posted May 7, 2013, with a closing date of June 7, 2013, and an archive date of June 10, 2013. DHS also flags that applicants should pay close attention to the eligibility criteria and to items that would make an application non-responsive, as outlined in the Funding Opportunity Announcement, signaling that proposals could be rejected if they miss required elements or fail to align with the specific goals and audience focus.
Overall, DHS is using this grant to scale a proven, repeatable cybersecurity education approach across multiple U.S. communities starting in FY13, with high school teachers as the key leverage point, summer-camp style learning as an important delivery mechanism, technical cybersecurity content as a required core, and rigorous long-term evaluation as a must-have feature rather than an afterthought. For administrative questions or trouble accessing the full announcement, the listed contact is Bruce Edwards, Grant Specialist, at bruce.edwards@dhs.gov.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs): Integrated Cybersecurity Education Communities (ICEC) Grant
What is the Integrated Cybersecurity Education Communities (ICEC) grant?
The Integrated Cybersecurity Education Communities (ICEC) grant is a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) effort to strengthen national preparedness by growing cybersecurity knowledge and interest at the community level. It supports programs that introduce cybersecurity concepts early, build awareness of real-world cyber risks, and help develop a stronger pipeline of future cybersecurity professionals.
How does ICEC connect to national preparedness priorities?
The opportunity aligns with Presidential Policy Directive 8 on national preparedness. The focus is on community-level cybersecurity education and training that contributes to broader readiness by improving awareness, skills, and long-term workforce pathways.
What is the central approach DHS wants funded through ICEC?
DHS is looking to expand a portable, teacher-focused cybersecurity education model. High school teachers are emphasized as the primary force multiplier, meaning the project should equip teachers through professional development so they can teach many more students over time.
Why are high school teachers emphasized so strongly?
High school teachers are positioned as the main force multiplier in the program design. By training teachers (not only students), DHS expects the impact to continue beyond a single event or cohort because trained teachers can bring cybersecurity instruction back to their classrooms year after year.
Are summer camps required or just encouraged?
Summer-camp style experiences are highlighted as especially valuable. DHS emphasizes them because they reach students outside traditional classroom constraints and can spark interest through hands-on activities, peer interaction, and exposure to cybersecurity as a real career field.
What are the five required project goals for ICEC?
The funded project is expected to fully address five specific goals:
- Expand awareness of cybersecurity issues, including visibility for DHS-related state government student and teacher education and training efforts.
- Actively explore and encourage cybersecurity career pathways, helping participants understand what cybersecurity work looks like and how to pursue it academically and professionally.
- Provide substantive technical education in cybersecurity topics, including threat analysis, cryptography, and identity/access concepts (identification, authentication, access control, and authorization processes).
- Produce and pilot a portable model that can be replicated in other states, with clear documentation, repeatable curriculum/logistics, and an adoptable structure for additional communities.
- Measure long-term effects, not just participation, including tracking outcomes such as later STEM choices and expanded reach through teachers trained by the program.
What cybersecurity topics does DHS specifically call out?
DHS specifically calls out threat analysis, cryptography, and broader identity and access concepts, including identification, authentication, access control, and authorization processes.
What does DHS mean by a "portable" or "replicable" model?
The project must produce and pilot a model that can be carried from one community or state to another without being rebuilt from scratch. That implies the program should be designed with repeatable curriculum, documented logistics, and a structure other communities can adopt.
Is this grant focused only on direct student instruction?
No. The design is expected to teach students directly (including through summer-camp style experiences) and also provide professional development for teachers so they can continue delivering cybersecurity education over time.
What does DHS require for evaluation and measurement?
DHS requires a way to measure long-term effects, not only immediate participation. The evaluation is expected to address outcomes such as how many students later choose STEM disciplines in school and careers, and how much additional impact comes from teachers who receive training and then teach cybersecurity concepts to additional students.
What type of award is ICEC using?
The opportunity is delivered through a cooperative agreement. This typically means DHS expects substantial involvement or coordination during execution compared with a simple grant.
What is the Funding Opportunity Number for ICEC?
The Funding Opportunity Number is DHS-13-NPPD-127-001.
What CFDA program does ICEC fall under?
ICEC falls under CFDA 97.127, the Cybersecurity Education and Training Assistance Program (CETAP).
How much funding is available under this opportunity?
The total expected funding is $5,000,000.
What are the award floor and ceiling amounts?
Both the award ceiling and the award floor are set at $5,000,000.
How many awards does DHS expect to make?
DHS anticipated making one award (Expected Awards: 1).
Is cost sharing or matching required?
No cost sharing or matching requirement is stated for applicants in the provided information.
Who is eligible to apply?
Eligibility is limited to nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status that are not institutions of higher education.
Can institutions of higher education apply as the lead applicant?
No. The eligibility limitation states that the applicant must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that is not an institution of higher education.
Can the eligible nonprofit partner with schools or government entities?
Yes. While a qualifying nonprofit must lead the proposal and implementation, the description notes that it may partner with schools, districts, government entities, or other organizations.
When was this opportunity posted and when did it close?
The opportunity was posted on May 7, 2013, and the closing date was June 7, 2013.
When was the opportunity archived?
The archive date is June 10, 2013.
What does DHS warn applicants about in terms of responsiveness?
DHS flags that applicants should pay close attention to the eligibility criteria and to items that would make an application non-responsive, as outlined in the Funding Opportunity Announcement. This signals proposals could be rejected if required elements are missing or if they fail to align with the specified goals and audience focus.
What is the overall purpose of ICEC starting in FY13?
DHS is using this grant to scale a proven, repeatable cybersecurity education approach across multiple U.S. communities starting in FY13, using high school teachers as the key leverage point, summer-camp style learning as an important delivery mechanism, required technical cybersecurity content, and rigorous long-term evaluation.
Who is the contact for administrative questions or access issues?
The listed contact is Bruce Edwards, Grant Specialist. Email: bruce.edwards@dhs.gov.
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