Infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA) enhancing cybersecurity incident response capabilities of the municipal utility workforce this project will support investments that strengthen the…

The Department of Energy Office of Cyber Security awarded a $1.99 million cooperative agreement to the American Public Power Association on August 1, 2026, under the Cybersecurity, Energy Security & Emergency Response (CESER) program (CFDA 81.008) to enhance cybersecurity incident response capabilities of the municipal utility workforce.

The award funds technical assistance and workforce development for information technology and cybersecurity personnel employed by or supporting eligible electric cooperatives and municipal utilities. The project will strengthen the community of entities currently providing IT and cybersecurity support to utility members and improve the knowledge, skills, and abilities of utility participants in incident response and related technical competencies.

The period of performance runs through July 31, 2030, with place of performance in Arlington, Virginia. The American Public Power Association, a non-profit organization representing public power utilities, will execute the award and coordinate delivery of training and technical assistance to utility members across the United States.

Infrastructure investment and jobs act (IIJA) enhancing cybersecurity incident response capabilities of the municipal utility workforce this project will support investments that strengthen the community of eligible entities that are currently providing information technology (IT) and cybersecurity support to eligible electric cooperative and/or municipal utilities. The project will focus on providing technical assistance and improving the knowledge, skills, and abilities of utility participants.