State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program funds Connecticut governments to enhance cybersecurity planning, risk management, and workforce training, overseen by the Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security.
Funder: Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security
Due Dates (Anticipated): October 2026 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Varies by year; for FY25, $91.75 million nationally; Connecticut awards are distributed to eligible state, local, tribal, and rural entities; 48-month period of performance.
Summary: Supports Connecticut government entities in strengthening cybersecurity governance, planning, and risk management.
Key Information: At least 80% of funds must be passed to local entities, and 25% to rural communities; sliding local cost share applies.
Description
The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, managed by the Connecticut Division of Emergency Management and Homeland Security (DEMHS), provides funding to Connecticut state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to address and mitigate cybersecurity risks and threats. Established under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, this program aims to bolster the cybersecurity posture of government information systems by supporting governance development, incident response, risk assessment, and workforce training. The program emphasizes the creation and revision of cybersecurity plans, ongoing assessment of vulnerabilities, and implementation of security measures tailored to identified risks. DEMHS oversees the application process and works with the Cybersecurity Planning Committee to ensure equitable distribution and effective use of federal funds.
