25 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program

The 25 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program aims to assist state and local governments in managing and reducing systemic cyber risk. The program requires grant recipients to develop a Cybersecurity Plan, establish a Cybersecurity Planning Committee, and identify projects to implement using the grant funding. The goal of the program can be achieved over the course of four years, with applicants focusing on addressing program objectives such as developing governance structures, understanding cybersecurity posture, implementing security protections, and ensuring personnel are trained in cybersecurity. Some key points to consider include: • Developing and establishing appropriate governance structures to respond to cybersecurity incidents and ensure continuity of operations • Understanding the current cybersecurity posture and areas for improvement through continuous testing and evaluation • Implementing security protections commensurate with risk • Ensuring organization personnel are trained in cybersecurity The program has a total funding of $2,230,638, and applicants are required to submit applications that address at least one of the program objectives.