Maryland employers (alone or leading a consortium) can apply for up to $250,000 to recruit and retain candidates awaiting TS/SCI clearances, funding bridge employment, training, clearance navigation and stipends. Proposals due Jan 8, 2027.
Funded through Cyber Maryland, this competitive grant supports industry-driven models that recruit, retain and transition candidates into jobs requiring TS/SCI and TS/SCI with polygraph clearances, covering targeted recruitment, clearance navigation, paid bridge employment, technical training and participant stipends of up to $10,000. Eligible applicants, including employers, may receive up to $250,000 and may apply as a single employer or lead a consortium. The solicitation opened October 15, 2026; a Notice of Intent to Apply is due January 6, 2027 and proposals are due January 8, 2027 at 11:59 p.m.
Eligible entities include employers, training providers, workforce development boards, industry associations, nonprofit and community-based organizations, local or regional economic development entities and institutions of higher education.
Organizations may apply as a single employer or lead a consortium of strategic partners.
Applicants must submit a Notice of Intent to Apply to receive application materials.
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