Nashville Metro CouncilRS2025-1388Passed

This resolution approves an application for a RAMPS grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce, NIST, to the Metropolitan Government through the Information Technology Services Department. The grant aims to build partnerships among employers, educational institutions, and community organizations to enhance cybersecurity education and workforce development tailored to local industry needs.

A resolution approving an application for a Regional Alliances and Multistakeholder Partnerships to Stimulate Cybersecurity Education and Workforce Development Program (RAMPS) grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), to the Metropolitan Government, acting by and through the Information Technology Services Department, to build cybersecurity education and workforce development partnerships between employers, educational institutions, and community organizations to focus on developing the skilled workforce to meet industry needs within the local or regional economy.

6 sponsors
Introduced 7/24/2025Metropolitan CouncilResolution
→ Passed 8/5/2025

What it does

  • 1Approval of application for the RAMPS grant from NIST.
  • 2Authorization for the Information Technology Services Department to manage the grant.
  • 3Focus on developing cybersecurity education and workforce partnerships within the local or regional economy.

This resolution approves an application for a RAMPS grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce, NIST, to the Metropolitan Government through the Information Technology Services Department. The grant aims to build partnerships among employers, educational institutions, and community organizations to enhance cybersecurity education and workforce development tailored to local industry needs.

Affects
Metropolitan Government of Nashville and Davidson CountyInformation Technology Services DepartmentEmployers, educational institutions, and community organizations in the region

Activity timeline

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Legislative history

8/7/2025
Mayor
Referred without comment
8/5/2025
Metropolitan Council
The resolution was approved by the Budget and Finance Committee and the Government Operations and Regulations Committee.
8/5/2025
Government Operations and Regulations Committee
Referred without comment
8/4/2025
Budget and Finance Committee
Referred without comment
7/29/2025
Metropolitan Council
Referred without comment

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