Cyber Grants Alliance Joins GrantWatch to Expand Access to Critical Cybersecurity Grants

Published Date: 10-28-2025

Location: Ashburn, VA

Brief Summary
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The Cyber Grants Alliance (CGA) has partnered with GrantWatch, a leading grant-listing platform, to make cybersecurity grants more accessible to nonprofits, small businesses, and educational institutions nationwide. The collaboration enables CGA’s programs, such as Penetration Testing Grants, CMMC Tracking Software Grants, and Cybersecurity Training Grants, to be featured on GrantWatch’s extensive funding database, connecting thousands of organizations with much-needed cybersecurity support.

Key Details
• Who: Cyber Grants Alliance (a nonprofit providing cybersecurity grants for vulnerable organizations) and GrantWatch (a premier online directory featuring 9,000+ grants).
• What: A new partnership allowing CGA’s cybersecurity grant programs to reach GrantWatch’s broad audience of nonprofits, small and mid-sized businesses, and other organizations seeking funding.
• When: Announced October 28, 2025. The partnership takes effect immediately, with CGA’s grants now listed under “Technology / Security” on GrantWatch.
• Where: Ashburn, VA (Cyber Grants Alliance headquarters). The programs are available to eligible organizations across the United States.
• Why: To close the cybersecurity gap for smaller organizations facing rising cyber threats. Studies show that 70% of ransomware attacks target SMBs, yet many lack resources for proper defense. This partnership simplifies the process of discovering and applying for grants that help build stronger cybersecurity postures.

About Cyber Grants Alliance (CGA):
The Cyber Grants Alliance is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing cybersecurity grants that help businesses and institutions protect against evolving digital threats. Through innovative in-kind grant programs, CGA connects organizations with cybersecurity providers who deliver professional-grade protection, compliance support, and training.

About GrantWatch:
GrantWatch is a leading online grant directory featuring more than 9,000 active funding opportunities and a community of 340,000 grant funders. The platform helps nonprofits, businesses, and individuals discover and apply for grants across multiple categories, including technology and cybersecurity.

Media Contact
Rick Dassler, Cyber Grants Alliance
📞 +1 (888) 323-9991
📧 info@cybergrantsalliance.org
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