State and local cybersecurity grant program tribal cybersecurity grant program

The South Carolina Law Enforcement Division (SLED) received a $7,428,446 Formula Grant award on December 7, 2023 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the FY 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (CFDA 97.137). The grant funding supports a range of cybersecurity enhancement initiatives for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, 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. As both a primary recipient and sub-recipient of this grant, SLED collaborates with local, state, and federal partners to provide essential personnel, equipment, training, and coordination that enhances cybersecurity and emergency response capabilities throughout South Carolina.