State and local cybersecurity grant program tribal cybersecurity grant program

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $10,463,799 Formula Grant under the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (CFDA 97.137) to the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) on December 7, 2023. The grant funds a range of cybersecurity enhancement initiatives for state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) governments in Pennsylvania, including developing cybersecurity plans, conducting vulnerability assessments, implementing security controls, delivering workforce training, and upgrading critical infrastructure protection. As the state administrative agency, PEMA will manage the distribution of these grant funds through sub-awards to county and local governments, universities, nonprofits, and other partners to help reduce systemic cyber risks and enhance the cybersecurity posture across the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.