State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program funds New Mexico governments to strengthen cybersecurity through risk assessments, training, and technical support, administered by the Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management.
Funder: New Mexico Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management
Due Dates: Not specified; check program page for current cycle
Funding Amounts: FY22: $2,540,403 total for NM; 80% ($2,032,322.40) for locals; 25% ($635,100.75) for rural areas; awards are in-kind (services/equipment), not direct funding
Summary: Supports New Mexico state, local, and tribal governments in strengthening cybersecurity and defending government information systems.
Key Information: Awards are typically in the form of services, equipment, or activities, not direct cash grants.
Description
The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP), administered by the New Mexico Department of Homeland Security & Emergency Management, is part of the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Its aim is to help state, local, and tribal governments across New Mexico address cybersecurity risks and threats to their information systems. Funding is used for targeted investments to enhance cybersecurity practices, governance, workforce development, and the overall resilience of government-operated systems. Recipients generally receive services, equipment, or activities (such as training, risk assessments, and vulnerability management) rather than direct funding.
