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State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) / Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This program provides funding to eligible state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments to address cybersecurity risks and threats to information systems.
Funds can be used for planning, risk assessments, protective technology, and workforce development. A significant portion of the funds must be passed through to local governments.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State, local, tribal, and territorial governments. States are the direct applicants, and local entities receive sub-awards through states. Must fulfill FY 2022 NOFO requirements, including a Cybersecurity Plan, capabilities assessment, and individual projects approved by a Cybersecurity Planning Committee and CIO/CISO or equivalent. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $91.75 million (FY 2025 allocation). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program is funded by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) / Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
The solicitation lists 2 required documents: Cybersecurity Plan and Capabilities Assessment. Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.
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State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) - Governance and Planning Projects, FY2026 is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) / Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This program supports cybersecurity efforts for local governments, specifically focusing on Objective 1: Governance and Planning.
State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) - Workforce Development Projects, FY2026 is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) / Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). This grant program focuses on Objective 4 of the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, which is to ensure organizational personnel are appropriately trained in cybersecurity, commensurate with their responsibility.
State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) - Mitigation Projects, FY2026 is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (DHS) / Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) / Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). The SLCGP supports cybersecurity efforts to address imminent cybersecurity threats to local information systems, including implementing investments that support local governments with managing and reducing systemic cyber risk.
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