State and local cybersecurity grant program tribal cybersecurity grant program

The Department of Law Enforcement, State of Hawaii received a $1,994,773.00 Formula Grant award on February 18, 2025 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (CFDA 97.137). This grant supports the department's efforts to manage and reduce systemic cyber risks across Hawaii's state, local, and tribal government entities. Key products and services delivered through this funding include developing governance structures, conducting cybersecurity vulnerability assessments, implementing security controls, delivering workforce training, and upgrading critical infrastructure protection. The grant enables the department to strengthen cybersecurity capabilities and protect government information systems and critical technological infrastructure across various jurisdictions in Hawaii. The department has sub-awarded portions of the grant to partners such as the University of Hawaii, County of Kauai, State of Hawaii Office of Elections, County of Maui, and Hawaii Department of the Attorney General to execute localized cybersecurity initiatives.