# Federal Government Funds Louisiana Tech Cybersecurity Education

Louisiana Tech University received a reported **$612,000 federal grant** to expand cybersecurity education. The available reports do not identify the awarding agency, award terms, performance period, or any associated solicitation, so the award signals federal investment in cybersecurity workforce development rather than a currently advertised contract opportunity.

- Training providers, curriculum developers, and cybersecurity education suppliers may assess whether Louisiana Tech’s expansion creates a need for external support; no specific procurement has been announced.
- The grant amount is the only reported funding detail. Companies would need the grant terms or a university procurement notice to establish scope, eligibility, timing, or potential subcontracting opportunities.

**Jurisdictions:** federal
**Industries:** Education, Information Technology
**Topics:** Grants & Funding, Cybersecurity
**Published:** November 05, 2026

### Government Entities
- Louisiana Tech University (Louisiana Tech)
- U.S. federal government

### Sources
- [Louisiana Tech receives $612K federal grant to expand cybersecurity education](https://www.kplctv.com/video/2026/11/05/louisiana-tech-receives-612k-federal-grant-expand-cybersecurity-education) - KPLC 7 News
- [Louisiana Tech receives $612K federal grant to expand cybersecurity education](https://www.knoe.com/video/2026/11/04/louisiana-tech-receives-612k-federal-grant-expand-cybersecurity-education) - KNOE
- [Louisiana Tech receives $612K federal grant to expand cybersecurity education](https://www.wafb.com/video/2026/11/05/louisiana-tech-receives-612k-federal-grant-expand-cybersecurity-education) - WAFB