State and local cybersecurity grant program tribal cybersecurity grant program

The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $17,418,110 Formula Grant on December 8, 2023 to the Governor, Texas Office Of The Office Of The Governor State Of Texas Division, doing business as the Criminal Justice DIV, under the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (CFDA 97.137). This funding supports a range of cybersecurity enhancement initiatives for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments in Texas, 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. The Criminal Justice DIV will oversee competitive selection and federal compliance for sub-awards to local governments, tribes, and non-profits to implement localized cybersecurity projects across the state.