Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program

The Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program aims to support state and local governments in enhancing their cybersecurity capabilities. The program requires eligible entities to develop a Cybersecurity Plan that incorporates existing plans, consultation, and feedback from local governments and associations. The plan should describe how the entity will manage, monitor, and track information systems, enhance cybersecurity, and ensure continuity of operations in the event of a cybersecurity incident. • The program allows for the use of grant funds for maintenance contracts, warranties, repair or replacement costs, upgrades, and user fees. • Training costs are allowable under this program, including the establishment, support, conduct, and attendance of training. • Exercise costs are also allowable, and exercises conducted with grant funding should be managed and conducted consistent with the Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP). • Recipients are required to participate in a limited number of free services by CISA, including Cyber Hygiene Services and the Nationwide Cybersecurity Review (NCSR).