Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program

The Fiscal Year 2023 Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program (TCGP) is a funding opportunity provided by the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) - Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to assist tribal governments in managing and reducing systemic cyber risk. The program's goal is to develop and establish appropriate governance structures, including implementing or revising Cybersecurity Plans, to improve capabilities to respond to cybersecurity incidents and ensure continuity of operations. Some key points about this opportunity include: • The program has a total available funding of $18,246,845. • The period of performance is 48 months, with a projected start date of March 1, 2024, and an end date of February 29, 2028. • Eligible applicants include Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized). • The application submission deadline is January 10, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. ET. • The program requires the development of a Cybersecurity Plan, establishment of a Cybersecurity Planning Committee, and identification of projects to implement using TCGP funding. • Allowable costs under the program include equipment, training, exercises, and maintenance contracts. • Recipients are required to participate in a limited number of free services by CISA, including Cyber Hygiene Services and the Nationwide Cybersecurity Review (NCSR).