Apply for Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure (CICI)

Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure (CICI) is a U.S. National Science Foundation grant providing up to $1,200,000. Applications are due 2027-01-20 (open).

How to apply for Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure (CICI)

1. Confirm your organization is eligible for Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure (CICI) from U.S. National Science Foundation, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
2. Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
3. Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
4. Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to U.S. National Science Foundation before the deadline.

Frequently asked questions

Who is eligible for the Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure (CICI)?

Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure (CICI) is offered by U.S. National Science Foundation. The listing names these applicant types: university, community college, nonprofit. It is open to organizations nationwide unless the funder specifies otherwise. The funder's eligibility section is the authority, so confirm your organization type, location, and the population or project served against it before applying.

How much funding does the Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure (CICI) provide?

Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure (CICI) provides up to $1.2M per award from U.S. National Science Foundation. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure (CICI) deadline?

Applications for Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure (CICI) are due 2027-01-20 (open). Because deadlines can change, verify the date with the funder, U.S. National Science Foundation, and give yourself enough time to prepare a complete, competitive application before the close date.

How do you apply for the Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure (CICI)?

To apply for Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure (CICI), confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from U.S. National Science Foundation.