State and local cybersecurity grant program tribal cybersecurity grant program

The Arizona Department of Homeland Security (AZDOHS) has been awarded a $6,776,692 Formula Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (CFDA 97.137) and Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program. The grant will fund a range of cybersecurity enhancement initiatives for state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments in Arizona, including developing cybersecurity plans and governance structures, conducting vulnerability assessments, implementing security controls, delivering workforce training, ensuring continuity of operations, enhancing threat information sharing, and upgrading critical infrastructure protection. AZDOHS will issue sub-awards to local governments, tribes, and non-profits to implement localized cybersecurity projects. The grant period is 1-2 years, commencing on December 7, 2023.