State and local cybersecurity grant program tribal cybersecurity grant program

The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) awarded a $6,419,112 Formula Grant on December 8, 2023 to the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety Executive Office of Public Safety Division under the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (CFDA 97.137). The grant will fund a range of cybersecurity enhancement initiatives for state and local government entities across Massachusetts. 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. The Department of Public Safety will serve as the primary recipient and issue sub-awards to local governments, tribes, and non-profit organizations to implement localized cybersecurity projects.