24 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program

The 24 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program aims to strengthen cybersecurity practices and resilience of state, local, and territorial governments. The program is funded by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act and enables the Department of Homeland Security to make targeted cybersecurity investments in state and local government agencies. The grant program supports the 2023-2028 DHS Strategic Plan and the 2023-2028 FEMA Strategic Plan. Eligible applicants include State Administrative Agencies and Tribal governments with identified projects. The program requires a 20% cash match requirement. • The grant program focuses on improving the security of critical infrastructure and the resilience of services provided by state and local governments. • The program supports the assessment and counteraction of evolving cybersecurity risks. • Eligible applicants must have identified projects in Appendix A of the funding notice. • The grant program requires quarterly performance progress reports. • Local government, State agencies, public universities, and statewide mutual aid organizations are eligible to participate in the Cyber grant program.