State and local cybersecurity grant program tribal cybersecurity grant program

The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a $7,840,285 Formula Grant under the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (CFDA 97.137) to the State of Alabama, Office of Information Technology. The grant funding will support a wide range of cybersecurity enhancement initiatives for state, local, tribal, and territorial governments in Alabama, including 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 grant period is 1-2 years, and the State of Alabama may issue sub-awards to local governments, tribes, and non-profits to implement localized cybersecurity projects within the state.