Assistance Listing 97.155
Cybersecurity Workforce Development and Training for Underserved Communities Program
HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF · Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Assistance Listing 97.155, “Cybersecurity Workforce Development and Training for Underserved Communities Program,” is a federal program administered by HOMELAND SECURITY, DEPARTMENT OF. It provides cooperative agreement assistance. GrantsJunction currently tracks 0 open, 0 forecasted and 0 closed opportunities under this listing.
Program objective
The goals of the CWD Program are to decrease the cybersecurity workforce shortage and equity gap by increasing the pipeline of future cybersecurity professionals through workforce development and develop non-traditional training providers’ capacity in cybersecurity workforce development to support their long-term success. The CWD Program supports Goal 3: Secure Cyberspace and Critical Infrastructure in the Department of Homeland Security Strategic Plan 2020-2024 and Goal 1: Cyber Defense in the CISA Strategic Plan 2023-2024. To achieve these goals, a CWD Program cooperative agreement will have three objectives: (1) implement an engaging training hub (virtual, in person, or a hybrid combination) covering both national and regional cybersecurity challenges to deliver cybersecurity training to a target audience of underserved communities and connect participants and employers in one or more CISA regions; (2) implement an apprenticeship and/or placement program for entry-level cybersecurity professionals that is supported by affiliations with cybersecurity entities who may support program enrollees and/or graduates; and (3) place training program graduates into full-time, entry-level cybersecurity jobs.
As published in the SAM.gov Assistance Listing.
Current opportunities under 97.155
No open or forecasted opportunities are currently posted under this listing. Programs often post notices on an annual cycle — see recently closed opportunities below for timing.
Eligible applicants (program level)
- Nonprofit Organization
Nonprofit organizations are eligible applicants under the CWD Program. A “nonprofit organization” means any corporation, trust, association, cooperative, or other organization, not including institutions of higher education, incorporated in and located within the United States that (A) is operated primarily for scientific, educational, service, charitable, or similar purposes in the public interest; (B) is not organized primarily for profit; and (C) uses net proceeds to maintain, improve, or expand the operations of the organization. A nonprofit organization may or may not have an effective ruling letter from the Internal Revenue Service granting tax exemption under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1954.
Intended beneficiaries: Unrestricted by Individual Type.
Program-level eligibility from SAM.gov. Each funding notice sets its own requirements.
Reported obligations by fiscal year
Historical data · not a predictionRange and average of financial assistance (from the listing): CWD cooperative agreement awards typically range from $1 to $2 million and have an average of $1.5 million.
Source: SAM.gov Assistance Listing 97.155. Hatched bars are agency estimates. These totals do not indicate approval rates.Frequently asked questions
What is ALN 97.155?
97.155 is the Assistance Listing Number for “Cybersecurity Workforce Development and Training for Underserved Communities Program.” Assistance Listing Numbers (formerly CFDA numbers) identify federal assistance programs; individual grant opportunities reference the listing they are funded under.
Who can apply under ALN 97.155?
The SAM.gov listing names these applicant types: Nonprofit Organization. Each funding notice under the program sets its own eligibility, so check the specific opportunity.