State and local cybersecurity grant program tribal cybersecurity grant program

The New Hampshire Department of Safety, doing business as Emergency Medical Services, received a $5,096,082 Formula Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (CFDA 97.137) on December 7, 2023. The grant funding will be used to implement a range of cybersecurity enhancements across the state, including developing cybersecurity plans and governance structures, conducting vulnerability assessments, delivering workforce training, and upgrading critical infrastructure protection. The department plans to issue a $79,685 sub-award to provide statewide cybersecurity training and guidance through .gov migration, tokens, and other tools. The overall goal of the grant program is to assist state, local, tribal, and territorial governments in managing and reducing systemic cyber risks to their information systems and critical infrastructure.