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State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)/Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM). This program provides funding to eligible entities to address cybersecurity risks and threats to information systems owned or operated by, or on behalf of, state, local, or tribal governments.
The goal is to assist state, local, and territorial (SLT) governments with managing and reducing systemic cyber risk, thereby improving the security of critical infrastructure and the resilience of services.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: State, local, and territorial governments. In Iowa, HSEM is the eligible entity to apply to FEMA for funds, which are then awarded to local units of government, tribal governments, school districts, institutions of higher education, and nonprofit organizations including hospitals. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (Iowa's FY25 allocation is $4,362,750 for the State Homeland Security Program, which includes cybersecurity; pass-through project subawards in Iowa for SHSP have ranged from $2,000 up to $700,000). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) is funded by U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS)/Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)/Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management (HSEM). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Iowa. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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