State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP)
State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) supports Pennsylvania local governments’ cybersecurity assessments to identify vulnerabilities, reduce cyber risks, and strengthen critical infrastructure.
This grant was recently updated
The 2025 application window moved from September 14–October 16 to October 28 at 8 a.m.–November 18 at 5 p.m.; the online submission section’s previous October 12 deadline also changed to November 18. The funder now explicitly states that late applications will not be accepted.
Funder: Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency
Due Dates: October 28, 2026 (Applications open) | November 18, 2026 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: $2,661,642 total funding; up to $36,000 in grant funding toward a $60,000 project, with 40% non-federal cost share
Summary: Supports Pennsylvania local governments’ cybersecurity assessments to identify vulnerabilities, reduce cyber risks, and strengthen critical systems and infrastructure.
Key Information: Cyber assessments are the only eligible service for the current funding cycle.
Description
The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP), administered in Pennsylvania by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), helps government entities identify, manage, and reduce cybersecurity risks. The federally created program aims to strengthen critical infrastructure, improve resilience against persistent and evolving cyber threats, and enhance overall cybersecurity preparedness.
For the current funding cycle, the Commonwealth supports cybersecurity assessments rather than other cybersecurity services. These structured evaluations examine how well an organization protects its digital systems, data, and infrastructure. They identify vulnerabilities, analyze risks, and evaluate the effectiveness of existing security controls. Participation is limited to qualifying local government entities applying through the Commonwealth.
