OpenFederal grantOpen to for-profit businessesDFOP0019791

Advisory Support for Establishing a National Cybersecurity Operations Center (SOC)

Bureau of Emerging ThreatsCloses Oct 16, 2026(3 days left)$13,912,185

Does this fit your business?

This is a single large federal award (about $13.9 million) to advise Argentina on building a civilian-led national Cybersecurity Operations Center. It fits established cybersecurity, defense, or infrastructure advisory organizations with the capacity to run a government-scale project; it is not for small businesses seeking working capital or routine IT work, and the 28-day window leaves little time to prepare.

Best for
Cybersecurity and technology consultancies, Think tanks and NGOs with security policy expertise, Universities and research institutions, FFRDCs
Not for
Small businesses without national-scale cybersecurity operations experience, Organizations outside the cybersecurity and defense space, Applicants looking for routine equipment or product funding
Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Technology & SoftwareMatches your industry (cyber)
68
Good Match
Construction & InfrastructureMatches your industry (infrastructure)
63
Good Match
Arts & CultureLimit: Closes in 28 days
54
Possible Match
Education & TrainingLimit: Closes in 28 days
54
Possible Match
Energy & Clean TechLimit: Closes in 28 days
54
Possible Match
Environment & ConservationLimit: Closes in 28 days
54
Possible Match
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Estimated fit by industry, best first
IndustryEstimated fit
Finance & BankingLimit: Closes in 28 days
54
Possible Match
Food & BeverageLimit: Closes in 28 days
54
Possible Match
Healthcare & BiotechLimit: Closes in 28 days
54
Possible Match
Housing & Real EstateLimit: Closes in 28 days
54
Possible Match
ManufacturingLimit: Closes in 28 days
54
Possible Match
Retail & E-CommerceLimit: Closes in 28 days
54
Possible Match
Social Services & NonprofitLimit: Closes in 28 days
54
Possible Match
Transportation & LogisticsLimit: Closes in 28 days
54
Possible Match
Agriculture & FarmingLimit: Closes in 28 days
53
Possible Match

These are our matcher’s estimates for a typical business in each industry. A real match depends on your size, your state and what you need the money for — check your own fit.

What this funds

Money can be used for
Technical assistance, Planning
Who can apply
Nonprofits, Colleges and universities, State and local governments, For-profit companies
Award range
$13,912,185

Questions about this grant

When is the application deadline?
October 16, 2026. The notice was posted September 10, 2026, so the window is short.
How much funding can an applicant receive?
The smallest and largest awards are both $13,912,185, and the total program funding is the same figure, so about one award is expected. There is no cost sharing requirement.
Who can apply for this grant?
Nonprofit organizations including think tanks and NGOs, public and private educational institutions, public international organizations and government institutions, FFRDCs, and for-profit organizations. Small businesses may apply.
Can a sole proprietor or single-member LLC apply?
The eligibility text does not mention sole proprietors or single-member LLCs specifically. For-profit organizations are eligible, but the notice does not say whether a sole proprietorship or single-member LLC qualifies, so that is not published.
Can a nonprofit apply?
Yes. Nonprofit organizations, including think tanks, civil society and non-governmental organizations, are explicitly listed as eligible.

Summary

Funds advisory support to help Argentina design, establish, and operationalize a civilian-led national Cybersecurity Operations Center to defend government networks and critical infrastructure. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, educational institutions, governments, international organizations, FFRDCs, and for-profit organizations.

About this grant

Improve Argentina's national cybersecurity posture by providing advisory support to design, establish, and operationalize a centralized, civilian led national Cybersecurity Operations Center capable of preventing, detecting, analyzing, and responding to advanced cyber threats targeting Argentine government networks and critical infrastructure, in alignment with trusted U.S. and allied security practices.

Who can apply

Not for profit organizations, including think tanks, civil society and non governmental organizations; Public and private educational institutions; Public International Organizations and Government Institutions; Federally Funded Research and Development Centers (FFRDCs); For Profit Organizations

Topics and uses of funds

Topics

  • Cybersecurity
  • Technology
  • Defense

Program contact

Bureau of Emerging Threats202-776-0446

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