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Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure (CICI)

CICI — Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure

Funds United States cybersecurity research and infrastructure through the NSF to strengthen resilient digital systems.

The Cybersecurity Innovation for Cyberinfrastructure (CICI) program, issued under solicitation NSF 25-531, funds the development, implementation, and deployment of security solutions that protect the open and trusted cyberinfrastructure underpinning U.S. scientific research and education. The program is administered by NSF's Office of Advanced Cyberinfrastructure under program code 802700 and runs

Cybersecurity tools, practices, and frameworks protecting open research cyberinfrastructure. Tracks: UCSS (usable security), RSSD (software security), TCR (trusted CI reference designs), IPAAI (infrastructure protection and AI-based security).

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.20 Jan 2027
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.36 months
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$12M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.nsf.gov