MANUFACTURING AND SMALL BUSINESS CYBERSECURITY RESILIENCE PROGRAM 2026

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is inviting applications from the states of Indiana, Ohio, or Virginia to deliver technical assistance to small businesses. The goal of this program is to provide small businesses with access to cybersecurity tools during their formative and most vulnerable years. The state entity will administer a program and provide services that enhance the goals and objectives of SBA. The key aspects of this opportunity include: • Eligible applicants must be states, state entities, or designated by the state to deliver this program • Applicants must have experience in managing a state-wide, regional, or nationwide cybersecurity training program • The program will provide small businesses with access to cybersecurity tools • The state entity will administer the program and provide services that enhance the goals and objectives of SBA • Up to two awards will be granted for a twenty-four-month period • The estimated total program funding is $2,500,000