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GenCyber Grants

Grants enabling colleges, universities, and K-12 organizations to host free summer cyber camps, expanding nationwide access to hands-on cybersecurity education.

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TypeGrant
AudienceFor Institutions
Sub-serviceGrants
Service areaFund Talent
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Office of recordCAEO · Fund Talent
·01 — What is GenCyber Grants?

Fund summer cyber camps at your institution.

GenCyber grants enable colleges, universities, and K-12 organizations to host free summer cyber camps for students and teachers, expanding nationwide access to hands-on cybersecurity education. Funded by the National Security Agency (NSA) and the Department, grant recipients design and deliver camps — in-person, virtual, or hybrid — that build foundational cyber skills and inspire K-12 participation in cybersecurity pathways. GenCyber grants are a key mechanism for growing the early talent pipeline at the community level.
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Capacity building

Awards to launch or expand cyber programs at your institution.

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Curriculum innovation

Develop courseware, labs, and assessments aligned to DoD 8140 work roles.

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Community partnership

Support for regional consortia, K-12 outreach, and faculty exchange.