State and local cybersecurity grant program tribal cybersecurity grant program

The Division of Emergency Management, operating as the West Virginia Office of Emergency Services, received a $5,620,962 Formula Grant award on Dec 13, 2023 from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (CFDA 97.137). This grant funding will enable the Division to deliver a range of cybersecurity enhancement initiatives to state, local, and tribal government entities across West Virginia. Key activities supported 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. Through this award, the Division will manage sub-awards to counties, municipalities, tribes, and non-profits to implement localized cybersecurity projects and strengthen overall cybersecurity preparedness, prevention, protection, response, and recovery capabilities across the state.