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SBA Cyber Certification Program Technical Assistance for Delaware, Michigan, and Ohio

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Small Business Development Centers, is seeking proposals for a Cyber Certification Program to support small business cybersecurity nationwide. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) - Office of Small Business Development Centers - Scope of Work: - Develop and deliver a comprehensive cyber certification curriculum - Provide technical assistance, training, assessment, and certification for SBA Resource Partners (Small Business Development Centers, Women's Business Centers, SCORE, Veterans Business Outreach Centers) - Manage program delivery, reporting, and collaboration across multiple states - Eligibility Requirements: - Only state entities or universities in Delaware, Michigan, or Ohio may apply - Applicants must have experience managing robust statewide or national cyber training programs - Funding and Performance: - Single award up to $500,000 - 24-month period of performance - No matching funds required - Notable Details: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service/grant opportunity focused on program delivery, not product procurement - Emphasis on advancing cybersecurity awareness and protection for small businesses through SBA Resource Partners - Program must ensure continuity of cyber certification for SBDC counselors as required by statute

Description

This funding opportunity invites proposals for delivering technical assistance to entrepreneurial development resource partners. Only applications from the states of Delaware, Michigan, and Ohio with experience managing a robust statewide or nationwide cyber training program will be considered. The program aims to support a collaborative national innovative Cyber Certification Program to advance cyber resources for SBA Resource Partners. The award will fund a 24-month project starting October 1, 2026, with a focus on increasing cybersecurity awareness and protection among small businesses.

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