State and local cybersecurity grant program tribal cybersecurity grant program

This $6,858,348 Formula Grant was awarded on December 7, 2023 by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (CFDA 97.137). The grant recipient is the New Jersey Department of Homeland Security & Preparedness, a state government entity that will use the funds to enhance cybersecurity capabilities across New Jersey. Key activities include 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. The department plans to issue sub-awards to various state/local agencies, non-profits, and faith-based groups to implement localized cybersecurity projects within the state. This grant is part of FEMA's broader effort to assist state, local, tribal, and territorial governments in managing and reducing systemic cyber risks.