State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
Connecticut’s SLCGP funds projects to improve cybersecurity for government-operated information systems, focusing on risk reduction, governance, and workforce capacity.
Funder: Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (subapplication/full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Varies by project; recent cycles have supported multi-year projects with federal share up to 60–90%, subject to annual cost share requirements
Summary: Supports Connecticut state, local, tribal, and territorial governments in addressing cybersecurity risks and threats to government-operated information systems.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; deadlines and details may shift—check the program page for updates.
Description
The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) provides funding to Connecticut state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments to help manage and reduce systemic cyber risks to government-operated information systems. Established under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the program aims to improve cybersecurity governance, implement risk-based protections, build workforce capacity, and ensure continuity of operations. Funding is administered by the Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS), with a strong focus on supporting both local and rural communities.
