Synopsis

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.
Response Date	Sep 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	Aug 10, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date	Oct 01, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling	500,000
Award Floor	450,000
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, State governments

Additional Info on Eligibility:

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.

Additional Information

Agency Name	Small Business Administration
Link to Additional Information:	CYBER CERTIFICATION PROGRAM 2026-01
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202 619 0603

CFDA Program(s)

• 59.079: Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program