State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
About the SLCGP
Through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Congress established the State and Local Cybersecurity Improvement Act, which established the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, appropriating $1 billion awarded over four years.
Funding for each state is calculated using a formula determined by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Georgia expects to receive approximately $9.8 million. The grant requires matching funds set at 40%.
For states, a majority of grant funding is focused on local government cybersecurity. At least 80% of grant funds must benefit local governments. Of that 80%, at least 25% must benefit rural areas.
These requirements can be met using a direct passthrough of funds, and with consent, spent on cyber capabilities provided on behalf of local governments.
Grant Objectives
To learn more about the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program, visit the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency website.