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BIRD Cyber

BIRD Cyber

Funds U.S.-Israeli teams developing cybersecurity applications through BIRD grants.

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DHS Science and Technology Directorate describes BIRD Cyber as a joint initiative with Israel's National Cyber Directorate for collaborative U.S.-Israeli cybersecurity research and development. The program uses the BIRD model for projects involving U.S. and Israeli companies, academia, and other research institutions that develop advanced cybersecurity applications for mission-critical homeland se

Collaborative U.S.-Israeli R&D for cybersecurity applications, mission-critical homeland security needs, industrial control system resilience, maritime cyber risk, airport cyber protection, vulnerability management, monitoring, and rapid recovery.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.No fixed schedule
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.
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.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: www.dhs.gov