State and local cybersecurity grant program tribal cybersecurity grant program

The District of Columbia Government's Homeland Security and Emergency Management Agency (HSEMA), operating as the District of Columbia Emergency Management Agency (DCEMA), received a $4,240,457 Formula Grant award under the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (CFDA 97.137). The grant funds are intended to support a range of cybersecurity enhancement initiatives for DCEMA, including developing cybersecurity plans and governance structures, conducting vulnerability assessments, implementing security controls, delivering workforce training, and upgrading critical infrastructure protection. DCEMA also issues sub-awards to over 35 state and local partners in the National Capital Region to implement specialized regional cybersecurity projects. Key activities funded through these grants include situational awareness systems, watch desk services, intelligence analysis, and emergency planning.