NOFO 2024-Cyber-01 for Cyber Resilient Massachusetts Grant Program

The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, through its Mass Cyber Center division, is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO No. 2024-Cyber-01) for the Cyber Resilient Massachusetts Grant Program. The program seeks to provide grants of up to $25,000 to municipalities in Massachusetts, including those in Worcester County, to fund narrowly focused cybersecurity technology upgrades identified through a cybersecurity vulnerability assessment. Eligible expenses include one-time capital equipment, technology hardening, and infrastructure upgrades for cybersecurity. The initial round of applications is due by 5 PM on July 1, 2024, with a rolling application process thereafter. Evaluation criteria prioritize projects that address identified vulnerabilities, assist in developing mature cybersecurity programs, and demonstrate participation in statewide cybersecurity collaborations. Selected grantees will be required to provide quarterly reporting on metrics such as vulnerabilities closed and related CIS Critical Security Controls.

The grant program is open to municipal entities, and joint applications between municipalities and school districts are encouraged. The NOFO does not specify any set-aside designations or restrictions on the types of organizations that can respond. The documents do not list any incumbent vendors or current contractors, nor do they provide details on existing infrastructure or technology that requires integration. While the total funding available for the grant program is not disclosed, the maximum award amount per municipality is $25,000.