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Speakers:
Rodney Petersen
Director
NICE
Susana Barraza
Program Manager
NICE
Bria Bennett
RAMPS Coordinator and NICE Research Associate
NICE
Patricia Wilburg
Program Manager for ITL Grants
NIST
Christina Dinh
Grants Management Specialist
Financial Assistance Agreements Management Office
NIST
Synopsis:
On May 1, 2025, NIST announced funding for up to sixteen Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships to Stimulate (RAMPS) cybersecurity education and workforce development. The RAMPS programs will establish community-based partnerships and develop cybersecurity career pathways that address local workforce needs. This webinar will provide information regarding the funding opportunity, offer general guidance on preparing applications, and answer questions.
Resources:
2025 RAMPS Notice Of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Announcement
Grants.gov RAMPS NOFO Application Information
RAMPS Programs
NISTIR 8287: A Roadmap for Successful Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships to Build the Cybersecurity Workforce
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