Ron and Cyndi Gula founded the Gula Tech Foundation in 2021 to support cybersecurity nonprofits. Between 2021 and 2023, the Foundation awarded six $1 million grants to organizations working on cybersecurity issues such as public awareness, diversity, and the National Cybersecurity Strategy. In 2025, they launched the Cyber Ready Clinic to help nonprofits improve their cybersecurity and provide hands-on experience for people entering the cyber workforce.
Past Grants & Awards Ceremonies
$1m Grant #6 - October, 2023 - In Support of Pillars 1 and 2 of the National Cybersecurity Strategy
Each of the grant recipients recorded a short overview about how they will use the grant funds to support pillars 1 and 2 of the National Cybersecurity Strategy.
$1m was awarded to four organizations supporting pillars 1 and 2 of the National Cybersecurity Strategy.
Pillar 1 - Protecting Critical Infrastructure
Shadow Server - $300,000 Grant
ICS Village - $200,000 Grant
Pillar 2 - Disrupting Threat Actors
Internet Fire Brigade Society -$300,000 Grant
Intelligence for Good - $200,000 Grant
Finalists
$1m Grant #5 - April, 2023 - Expanding Opportunities in Cyber for the Neurodivergent
Ron and Cyndi held their 5th Gula Tech Foundation grant at the 2023 RSA Conference. Click to see images from the awards ceremony.
$1m was awarded to six organizations increasing neurodivergent opportunities in cyber.
1st, 2nd & 3rd place awardees:
Runner Ups:
$1m Grant #4 - June, 2022 - Incorporating Cyber Expertise in Corporate Governance
Ron and Cyndi Gula with several winners of the June 2022 Cyber Expertise in Corporate Governance at the 2022 RSA Conference. Click to watch the acceptance speeches of the award winners.
$1m awarded to 7 nonprofits supporting cybersecurity K-12 teachers, capture the flag events and hands on technology.
1st, 2nd and 3rd place awardees:
$1m Grant #3 - January, 2022 - Confidence in Data Care
Ron and Cyndi Gula hosted the virtual January 2022 award ceremony and is available for viewing by clicking on the image.
$1m awarded to 4 nonprofits organizations that educate senior leaders about technology and cybersecurity risks.
1st, 2nd & 3rd place awardees:
Runner Ups:
$1m Grant #2 - May, 2021 - Data Care Grant - Increasing Cyber Awareness
Ron and Cyndi Gula hosted the May 2021 virtual award ceremony and is available for viewing by clicking on the image.
$1m awarded at RSA 2021 conference to 7 nonprofits that raised cyber security awareness.
1st, 2nd & 3rd place awardees:
Runner Ups:
$1m Grant #1 - March, 2021 - Increasing African American Engagement in Cyber Security
Ron and Cyndi Gula hosted the March 2021 virtual award ceremony, with guest speaker Harry Corker, and is available for viewing by clicking on the image.
$1m awarded to 3 nonprofits supporting cybersecurity training, mentorship and education for African Americans.
1st, 2nd & 3rd place awardees: