Enhancing Cybersecurity: New Grant Opportunities for Local Governments
Local governments now have a unique opportunity to bolster their cybersecurity infrastructure through a newly available grant. This funding aims to enhance security resilience by supporting various measures such as multifactor authentication (MFA), managed detection and response (MDR), and endpoint detection and response (EDR). The grant also covers extended detection and response (XDR), internet edge security, migration to the .gov domain, and several other critical security enhancements.
For those seeking more detailed information on activities eligible for funding, a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is linked above. Successful applicants will need to demonstrate a high risk of cybersecurity incidents, highlight significant potential impacts from such incidents, and outline a strategy for maintaining services after the grant ends.
To assist potential applicants, webinars will be hosted on designated dates and times. Additionally, technical support through office hours will be available on specific dates and times. There is no requirement for pre-registration; interested parties can simply join the sessions by clicking the provided links.
Eligibility Criteria
This grant is open to county, municipal, and tribal government entities. Eligible bodies include local public authorities, school districts, special districts, and councils of governments, among others. Unincorporated communities and various government agencies or instruments are also eligible to apply.
Application Deadline
Deadline to Apply: 10/30/2026
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