State and local cybersecurity grant program tribal cybersecurity grant program

The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) received a $4,467,229 Formula Grant award from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (CFDA 97.137) on December 13, 2023. This funding will support a range of cybersecurity enhancement initiatives for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments in Rhode Island. Key activities include 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. RIEMA, as the state emergency management agency, will implement these initiatives and frequently issue sub-awards to counties, municipalities, tribes, and non-profits to execute localized cybersecurity projects.