As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 20 Cybersecurity Grants for Public University — 13 open right now, across 10 funding agencies. Award amounts range $10K to $99.9M. The next application deadline is July 20, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
Government and the nation face a talent shortfall in artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity. The CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service (CyberAI SFS) program welcomes proposals that address…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.076⏰ Jul 21, 2026💰
$300,000 – $2,500,000
U.S.-designated foreign terrorist organizations (FTOs), including jihadist networks, drug cartels, and individual extremists, continue to act on violent ideations and inspire others globally. Recruitment efforts are…
🏛 Bureau of Counterterrorism📋 CFDA 19.701⏰ Jul 27, 2026💰
$4,933,399 – $4,933,399
The Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE) program supports the translation of open-source science and engineering-focused research products into safe and sustainable ecosystems that address…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.084⏰ Sep 1, 2026
The NSF CISE Directorate supports research and education projects that develop new knowledge in all aspects of computing, communications, and information science and engineering through the…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.070⏰ Sep 10, 2026💰
$600,000 – $12,000,000
Our world is at a pivotal moment where the boundaries dividing the physical and social worlds from the cyber world have become blurred. Cyberspace has evolved…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.075⏰ Sep 28, 2026💰
$50,000 – $1,200,000
The objective of the Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure (CICI) program is to advance scientific discovery and innovation by enhancing the security and privacy of cyberinfrastructure. CICI…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.070⏰ Jan 20, 2027💰
up to $1,200,000
The far-reaching impact and rate of innovation in the computer and information science and engineering fields has been remarkable, generating economic prosperity and enhancing the quality…
🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation📋 CFDA 47.070⏰ Mar 31, 2027💰
from $15,000,000
The entire package was also posted on System for Award Management (SAM) with its title, One-Step Open BAA, US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM) Indo-Pacific…
🏛 USAF 347 Contracting Squadron📋 CFDA 12.800⏰ Aug 30, 2027💰
from $10,000
“No submissions through Grants.gov will be accepted. All submissions must follow SAM.gov instructions. For full opportunity announcement reference the SAM.gov link”
🏛 Air Force -- Research Lab📋 CFDA 12.800⏰ May 22, 2029💰
up to $24,900,000
See the "Related Documents" and "Package" tabs for the complete application package, including the full text of the Notice of Funding Opportunity.The Department of War (DoW)…
🏛 Washington Headquarters Services📋 CFDA 12.902⏰ Jan 22, 2030💰
$50,000 – $20,000,000
** Fundamental Research BAA Amendment 2 posted on January 15, 2026** This Amendment adds Topics B1-B6. PRE-APPLICATION WHITE PAPERS FOR THIS TOPIC MUST BE SUBMITTED BY…
How many cybersecurity grants for public university are available?
Grantoria currently lists 20 cybersecurity grants for public university, of which 13 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is July 20, 2026 — about 37 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $10K to $99.9M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse cybersecurity grants for public university, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.
About Cybersecurity Grants for Public University
Cybersecurity research, infrastructure modernization, and threat detection systems dominate funding in this space. Public universities pursue defensive technology development, workforce training pipelines, and critical infrastructure protection initiatives. 5,929 active grants support this work, with the U.S. National Science Foundation leading as the primary funder, joined by the Air Force Research Lab and U.S. Mission to Argentina.
Awards typically range from $175,000 to $6.8 million, with 83% awarded through competitive processes. Most grants fund research and capacity-building programs over multiple years. Only 6% require cost-sharing, making these opportunities accessible to institutions with limited matching funds. Filter by support type "Research" to identify grants emphasizing novel cybersecurity solutions over operational support.
