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NCAE-C Grants

Institutional grants available to all CAE-designated schools to develop curriculum, build lab capacity, hire cyber faculty, and expand programs aligned to CAE Knowledge Units.

·KEY FACTS
TypeGrant
AudienceFor Institutions
Sub-serviceGrants
CycleAnnual · Summer cycle
Next deadlineJun 30, 2026
Office of recordCAEO · Fund Talent
·01 — What is NCAE-C Grants?

A program built for the cyber mission.

NCAE-C Grants is part of CAEO's portfolio. It connects participants to the resources, mentorship, and pathways needed to move forward in cyber.
·01

Capacity building

Multi-year awards to launch or expand cyber programs at your institution.

·02

Curriculum innovation

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

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Community partnership

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

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