Eastern washington university - cybersecurity for small business pilot program

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) awarded a $1,045,421 Project Grant under the Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program (CFDA 59.079) to Eastern Washington University (EWU). The grant, with a performance period from September 30, 2024 to September 29, 2026, will fund the development and delivery of comprehensive cybersecurity services to support small businesses in Washington.

Through this initiative, EWU will provide targeted training, counseling, technical assistance, and remediation services to help small businesses enhance their cyber resilience, increase cybersecurity awareness, and access practical tools and resources to protect against cyber threats. The program aims to address the growing threat of cyberattacks faced by small businesses, as evidenced by the recent FBI data showing over 880,000 internet crime complaints in 2023 with potential losses exceeding $12.5 billion.