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DHS Launches Over $100 Million in Funding to Strengthen Communities’ Cyber Defenses

Grants are Available for States, Tribes and Localities to Improve Cybersecurity
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WASHINGTON – Today, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) announced the availability of over $100 million in cybersecurity grant funding to strengthen community cybersecurity.

This Notice of Funding Opportunity is made up of two separate grants: Fiscal Year 2025 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) and the Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program (TCGP). The SLCGP makes $91.7 million available to state and local governments for a range of cybersecurity improvements, including planning and exercises, hiring experts in the community, and improving services for their citizens. The TCGP provides $12.1 million to tribal governments for similar uses.

“This grant funding ensures communities and our partners across the nation have the crucial resources needed to strengthen their cyber defense capabilities and mitigate risk,” said CISA Acting Director Madhu Gottumukkala. “CISA is proud to empower state, local, and tribal governments to build more resilient cyber ecosystems. This unified DHS approach enables innovative solutions that strengthen digital infrastructure, and helps communities invest in meaningful cybersecurity improvements to protect the critical services they provide. This is another example of investing in our communities while being good stewards of our taxpayer dollars.”

The grants will play a critical role in enhancing cybersecurity resilience by providing resources to strengthen network security and reduce cyber risks. For more information and application resources, visit https://www.cisa.gov/cybergrants.

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