# Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program (59.079)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/59-079-cybersecurity-for-small-business-pilot-program/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program is run by Small Business Administration. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $11.9 million in 12 grants, about $994,109 per award.

## Objectives

Funding opportunity for state governments to assist small business concerns address cybersecurity.

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | 0 |
| 2022 | $2.9 million | 3 |
| 2023 | $5.9 million | 6 |
| 2024 | $3.1 million | 3 |
| 2025 | $0 | 0 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Dakota State University | South Dakota | $2.0 million |
| Eastern Washington University | Washington | $1.0 million |
| The University of Texas at San Antonio | Texas | $1.0 million |
| Old Dominion University | Virginia | $1.0 million |
| The Ohio State University | Ohio | $1.0 million |
| Indiana Economic Development Corporation | Indiana | $1.0 million |
| University of Wyoming | Wyoming | $1.0 million |
| Forge Institute | Arkansas | $999,651 |
| State of Hawaii Depart of Business & Economic Development & Tourism | Hawaii | $936,500 |
| Department of Commerce | Maryland | $930,155 |
| Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade | Colorado | $927,235 |