The Department of Public Safety Executive Office of Public Safety Division has been awarded a $6,954,789.00 Project Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (CFDA 97.137). The grant funding will support the Department's efforts to enhance cybersecurity capabilities across state and local jurisdictions in Massachusetts. Key activities include developing governance structures, conducting vulnerability assessments, implementing security controls, delivering workforce training, and upgrading critical infrastructure protection. The 4-year grant period runs from December 13, 2024 to December 12, 2028. As the designated state agency for administering federal grants, the Department will also serve as the pass-through entity to distribute and monitor funding to local governments and other public safety partners within the Commonwealth.
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