State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP)
Forecasted
SLCGP funds Iowa government agencies to research, assess, and strengthen cybersecurity systems, enhancing resilience of critical infrastructure statewide.
Funder: Iowa Department of Public Safety / HSEMD
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (projected)
Funding Amounts: Varies by year and subrecipient; supports cybersecurity investments for Iowa state, local, and territorial government agencies.
Summary: Supports Iowa government agencies in managing and reducing systemic cyber risks and enhancing the security of critical infrastructure.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all dates are projected and may shift as new cycles are announced.
Description
The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) is designed to help Iowa state, local, and territorial (SLT) government agencies manage and reduce systemic cyber risks. Administered by the Iowa Department of Public Safety / HSEMD, with oversight from the Department of Management, the program aims to strengthen the security of critical infrastructure and improve the resilience of essential public services. Funding is used to support cybersecurity investments such as asset inventories, incident management exercises, and security assessments, frequently delivered in partnership with the Iowa Cyber Resilience Initiative.
