State and local cybersecurity grant program tribal cybersecurity grant program

The Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA) received an $8,834,866 Formula Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (CFDA 97.137) to enhance cybersecurity capabilities for state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments in Illinois. The grant supports activities such as developing cybersecurity plans, conducting vulnerability assessments, implementing security controls, delivering workforce training, ensuring continuity of operations, and upgrading critical infrastructure protection. IEMA is issuing a $323,456 sub-award to the Illinois Department of Innovation & Technology (DoIT) to provide SLTT entities with access to law enforcement databases, communication services, and essential technology infrastructure. The grant period is one year, starting on December 8, 2023.