State and local cybersecurity grant program tribal cybersecurity grant program

The Department of Military Nebraska, operating through its Nebraska Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) division, received a $5,188,485 Formula Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) on December 7, 2023. This grant is part of the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (CFDA 97.137), which aims to assist state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments in managing and reducing systemic cyber risks.

The grant funds will support a range of cybersecurity enhancement initiatives for the state of Nebraska, 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. NEMA plans to issue sub-awards to local governments, tribes, and non-profits within Nebraska to implement localized cybersecurity projects under this federal grant program.