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State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) is sponsored by Department of Homeland Security (administered by FEMA and state agencies). This federally funded program, administered by state agencies, provides funding to eligible state, local, and tribal governments to address cybersecurity risks and threats to information systems.
It supports planning, equipment, training activities, and the implementation of state and federal cybersecurity strategies. Cybersecurity improvements connected to physical security operations, such as securing networks that support surveillance and access control, are often eligible.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible entities include state, local, and tribal governments; counties, municipalities, cities, towns, townships, local public authorities, school districts, special districts, intrastate districts, councils of governments, regional or interstate government entities, or agencies or instrumentalities of a local government. Public educational institutions that are an agency or instrumentality of a state or local government may also be eligible. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) is funded by Department of Homeland Security (administered by FEMA and state agencies). 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.
Past winners and funding trends for this program
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