State and local cybersecurity grant program tribal cybersecurity grant program

The State of Wyoming, through the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security, received a $4,477,270 Formula Grant award under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (CFDA 97.137). This funding will support a range of cybersecurity enhancement initiatives for state, local, and tribal governments in Wyoming, including developing cybersecurity plans and governance structures, conducting vulnerability assessments, implementing security controls, delivering workforce training, and upgrading critical infrastructure protection. The grant has a performance period beginning on December 7, 2023. As the designated state agency for administering federal grant programs related to disaster preparedness and response, the Wyoming Office of Homeland Security will leverage this funding to improve Wyoming's overall cybersecurity posture and reduce systemic cyber risks across the state.