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Speakers:
Danielle Santos
NICE Deputy Director, Lead for International Engagement
NIST
Susana Barraza
NICE Program Manager, Lead for Communications and Engagement
NIST
Jay Thomson, MBA PMP CISSP PMI-ACP
Senior IT Program Manager
Information Technology Laboratory
NIST
David Porter
Grants Specialist
Financial Assistance Agreements Management Office
NIST
Synopsis:
On March 14, 2026, 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.
The deadline to apply is Thursday, May 28, 2026, by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time.
Resources:
2026 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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