Department of War Cyber Service Academy (DoW CSA)
Open. Closes January 22, 2030, 1188 days from October 22, 2026, as posted on Grants.gov. Posted by Washington Headquarters Services, opportunity number HQ003425NFOEASD03.
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Notice facts
| Agency | Washington Headquarters Services |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HQ003425NFOEASD03 |
| Assistance listing | 12.902 |
| Funding instrument | Grant |
| Category | Education |
| Posted | January 23, 2025 |
| Closes | January 22, 2030 |
| Award range | $50,000 to $20,000,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 75 |
| Total program funding | Not stated |
| Cost sharing or matching | Not required, per the notice |
| Applicant types listed | Others (see the notice's eligibility text) |
| Additional eligibility information | From the notice: Please see Section C of the Notice of Funding Opportunity (under the "Related Documents" tab) for complete eligibility requirements. |
| Where to apply | Check the notice for where and how to submit. |
As posted on Grants.gov, checked October 21, 2026. CedarGrant lists what the notice states; it does not judge whether an organization is eligible. The official notice and its modifications control.
Summary from the notice
See the "Related Documents" and "Package" tabs for the complete application package, including the full text of the Notice of Funding Opportunity. The Department of War (DoW) Cyber Service Academy (CSA) is authorized by Chapter 112 of Title 10, United States Code, Section 2200. The purpose of the program is to support the recruitment of new cyber talent and the retention of current highly skilled professionals within the DoW cyber workforce. Additionally, this program serves to enhance the national pipeline for the development of cyber personnel by providing grants to institutions of higher…
Official notice and documents
- H08 HQ003425NFOEASD03 20260319.pdf (Full Announcement)
- H08 Application Instructions 20260319.pdf (Full Announcement)
- H08 DoW CSA Bootcamp 2027.pdf (Full Announcement)
- H08 DoW CSA Budget and Student Identification Sheet 2026-2027.xlsx (Full Announcement)
- H08 DoW CSA INSuRE Summer Camp 2027.pdf (Full Announcement)
- H08 DoW Retention Program 2026 2027.pdf (Full Announcement)
- H08 Evaluation Factors DoW CSA 20260227.pdf (Full Announcement)
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