Morocco: Cyber Security Youth Program

Deadline: 5-Aug-22

The U.S. Embassy in Morocco announces an open competition for organizations to submit applications to compete for a Cooperative Agreement (CA) award for a new youth cyber security program.

The Public Affairs Office invites proposals from established Moroccan associations, committed, and organized civil-society organizations and academic institutions, to design and implement a cyber security awareness program for 60 to 80 Moroccan youth between the ages of 18 and 24 years old. U.S. and third-country organizations or nationals are not eligible for grants under this program unless in partnership with a Moroccan NGO.

Objectives

Each proposal should meet the following objectives:
Strengthen young Moroccans’ knowledge of cyber security by exposure to U.S. experts and experience.
Equip participants with the right tools to protect them from dangerous cyberattacks against networks, data systems and personal information.
Help participants identify and combat mis- and disinformation, particularly from malign international actors.
Learn to harness new technologies to confront tomorrow’s security challenges.
Increase interest in cybersecurity careers.
Funding Information

Length of performance period: 6 to 9 months
Number of awards anticipated: 1 award
Award amounts: awards may range from a minimum of $40,000 to a maximum of $50,000
Projects for lesser or greater values will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Funding may be renewed for up to an additional two years on a non-competitive basis pending successful performance and availability of funds.
Total available funding: $50,000
Type of Funding: FY22 Smith-Mundt Public Diplomacy Funds
Anticipated program start date: January 2023
Eligibility Criteria

The Public Affairs Office invites proposals from established Moroccan associations, committed, and organized civil-society organizations and academic institutions. U.S. and third-country organizations or nationals are not eligible for grants under this program unless in partnership with a Moroccan NGO.
For more information, visit https://www.grants.gov/web/grants/view-opportunity.html?oppId=341744