Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program
Active
- Assistance listing
- 59.079
- Grant awards
- 12 $11,929,309 in federal obligations
Program facts
- Assistance type
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- Project Grant
- Treasury account
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- 73-0400-0-1-376
- More information
Program details come from SAM.gov Assistance Listings. Updated . Grant award figures come from USAspending.gov.
About this program
The Small Business Administration (SBA) Office of Entrepreneurial Development is awarding grants under CFDA 59.079 to state governments for cybersecurity assistance to small businesses, with the most recent awards disbursed on September 30, 2024.
The program has maintained steady activity since 2022, issuing 12 awards totaling $11.9 million in federal dollars obligated across a three-year period: 3 awards in 2022, 6 in 2023, and 3 in 2024. All awards are Project Grants. The SBA Office of Entrepreneurial Development is the sole funding source. Recent award recipients and amounts include the University of Texas at San Antonio ($1.045 million), Dakota State University ($1.045 million), and Eastern Washington University ($1.045 million), all completed September 29, 2026. Earlier recipients include the Indiana Economic Development Corporation, which used $1 million to build a statewide small business cybersecurity initiative with a champion network of partners and CMMC Level 1 and 2 implementation assistance, and Colorado's program, which funded industry-standard cybersecurity certifications for students.
Award amounts cluster near $1 million per grant, with a typical award magnitude of approximately $975 thousand to $1.045 million. Recipient states implement training, education, and technical assistance programs to help small businesses address cybersecurity threats and build awareness and resiliency during early growth phases.
Two grant opportunities posted in August 2026 remain open and both have now passed their application due dates (September 1 and September 4, 2026). SB-OEDCS-26-001, the Cyber Certification Program 2026-01 (due September 1), targets Delaware, Michigan, and Ohio state applicants to deliver technical assistance to entrepreneurial development resource partners. SB-OEDCS-26-002, the Manufacturing and Small Business Cybersecurity Resilience Program 2026 (due September 4), restricts applications to Indiana, Ohio, or Virginia with prior experience managing statewide or nationwide cybersecurity training programs. Both solicitations accept Cooperative Agreements and Grants from state governments and public higher education institutions. The program maintains a 30-day application window and anticipates 12-month project periods post-award.
Objective and description
- Objective
Funding opportunity for state governments to assist small business concerns address cybersecurity.
- Description
Funding to state governments to assist small business concerns address cybersecurity risks.
Eligibility
- Applicant eligibility
State government are sole eligible applicants
- Uses of assistance
Awardee state government will provide training, education and other assistance to small business concerns to address cybersecurity threats
- Length and time phasing of assistance
12 months post-award
How to apply
- Criteria for selecting proposals
Competitive grants as outlined in NOFO.
- Award procedure
Competitive grants as outlined in NOFO.
- Time to approval or disapproval
30 Days.
Grant opportunities
| Opportunity | Status | Posted | Applications due |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturing and small business cybersecurity resilience program 2026 | Closed | ||
| Cyber certification program 2026-01 | Closed | ||
| Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program | Closed | ||
| Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program | Closed | ||
| Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program | Closed |
Grant awards
Latest 10 of 12 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Top recipients by federal obligations
| Rank | Recipient | Federal obligations | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dakota State University | $2,045,347 | 17% |
| 2 | Eastern Washington University | $1,045,421 | 9% |
| 3 | The University Of Texas At San Antonio | $1,045,000 | 9% |
| 4 | The Ohio State University | $1,000,000 | 8% |
| 5 | Indiana Economic Development Corporation | $1,000,000 | 8% |
| 6 | University Of Wyoming | $1,000,000 | 8% |
| 7 | Old Dominion University | $1,000,000 | 8% |
| 8 | Forge Institute | $999,651 | 8% |
| 9 | State Of Hawaii Depart Of Business & Economic Development & Tourism | $936,500 | 8% |
| 10 | Department Of Commerce | $930,155 | 8% |
10 of 11 recipients listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Federal obligations by fiscal year
| Fiscal year | Federal obligations |
|---|---|
| FY2024 | $3,135,835 |
| FY2023 | $5,863,735 |
| FY2022 | $2,929,739 |
Quick answers
What is Assistance Listing 59.079?
Assistance Listing 59.079 is Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program, a federal grant program run by Small Business Administration.
What is the CFDA number for Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program?
Its CFDA number is 59.079: Assistance Listing numbers were called CFDA numbers before 2018.
How much funding has Assistance Listing 59.079 awarded?
12 grant awards under 59.079 have obligated $11,929,309 in federal funds to 11 recipients.
Who receives the most funding from 59.079?
The recipients obligated the most under Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program are Dakota State University ($2,045,347), Eastern Washington University ($1,045,421) and The University Of Texas At San Antonio ($1,045,000).
Are there open grant opportunities under 59.079?
No opportunity listed under 59.079 is open now. The latest, Manufacturing and small business cybersecurity resilience program 2026, was posted on August 13, 2026.
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