Cybersecurity Policy Report, DHS Offers $100M in State, Local Cybersecurity Grants, (Aug 1, 2025)
The Department of Homeland Security today announced it would provide more than $100 million to state, local, territorial, and tribal governments to improve their cybersecurity and resilience through the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) and Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program (TCGP).
The SLCGP, now in its fourth year, was authorized by the State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act, which was included in the 2021 Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Congress appropriated $1 billion for the program, which is set to expire on Sept. 30.
The program is jointly administered by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The funding announced today includes $91.7 million for state and local governments “for a range of cybersecurity improvements, including planning and exercises, hiring experts in the community, and improving services for their citizens. The TCGP provides $12.1 million to tribal governments for similar uses,” according to a news release.
“This grant funding ensures communities and our partners across the nation have the crucial resources needed to strengthen their cyber defense capabilities and mitigate risk,” said Madhu Gottumukkala, CISA’s acting director. “CISA is proud to empower state, local, and tribal governments to build more resilient cyber ecosystems.”
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