Opportunity
Simpler Grants.gov #25-515
NSF Solicitation for Security, Privacy, and Trust in Cyberspace Research and Education Grants
Buyer
National Science Foundation
Posted
December 06, 2024
Respond By
September 28, 2026
Identifier
25-515
NAICS
541715, 611310
The National Science Foundation (NSF) is inviting proposals for its Security, Privacy, and Trust in Cyberspace (SaTC 2.0) program, supporting research and education in cybersecurity. - Government Buyer: - U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) - Multiple directorates involved: Computer and Information Science and Engineering, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, Social, Behavioral and Economic Sciences, and STEM Education - Eligible Applicants: - U.S.-based non-profit organizations - Institutions of higher education - Project Types and Funding: - Research (RES): Up to $1,200,000, duration up to 4 years - Education (EDU): Up to $500,000, duration up to 3 years, with possible $100,000 supplement for collaborative education research - Seedling (SEED): Up to $300,000, duration up to 2 years - Products/Services Requested: - Research and education services in cybersecurity, privacy, and trust - Projects may address technical vulnerabilities, social and technical trust, and educational initiatives - Unique Requirements: - Proposals may include education transition plans within research budgets - Focus on both technical and social dimensions of cybersecurity - No specific OEMs, vendors, or commercial products are requested, as this is a grant for research and education - Place of Performance: - U.S. National Science Foundation (federal office) - No product procurement; this is a grant opportunity for research and education activities
Description
The Security, Privacy, and Trust in Cyberspace (SaTC 2.0) program aims to build trust in global cyber ecosystems by addressing the security, privacy, and resilience of cyberspace. The program spans multiple NSF directorates and supports research, education, and special topics through three designations: RES (Research), EDU (Education), and SEED (Seedling). Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations and institutions of higher education in the U.S. The program seeks proposals that explore vulnerabilities, social and technical dimensions of trust, and educational efforts to increase public awareness and train professionals in cybersecurity.