# State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program (97.137)

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/programs/97-137-state-and-local-cybersecurity-grant-program-tribal/  
Publisher: Well Told Grants. Data: USAspending.gov and Grants.gov, updated November 7, 2026.

State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program is run by Department of Homeland Security. From fiscal 2021 to 2025 it awarded $931 million in 237 grants, about $3.9 million per award.

## Objectives

The goal of the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) is to assist states (including territories) and local governments with managing and reducing systemic cyber risk. This goal can be achieved over the course of the Period of Performance (POP) as applicants focus on their Cybersecurity Plans, priorities, projects, and implementation toward addressing the program objectives. Program Objectives for SLCGP and the Tribal Cybersecurity Grant Program (TCGP) include:
1. Develop and establish appropriate governance structures, as well as plans, to improve capabilities to respond to cybersecurity incidents and ensure continuity of operations;
2. SLTT agencies understand their current cybersecurity posture and areas for improvement based on continuous testing, evaluation, and structured assessments;
3. Implement security protections commensurate with risk (outcomes of Objectives 1 & 2); and
4. Ensure organization personnel are appropriately trained in cybersecurity, commensurate with responsibility.
Performance Measures:
• Percentage of entities with Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) approved state-wide Cybersecurity Plans
• Percentage of entities with statewide Cybersecurity Planning Committees that meet the Homeland Security Act of 2002 and SLCGP funding notice requirements
• Percentage of entities conducting annual table-top and full-scope exercises to test Cybersecurity Plans
• Percent of the entities’ SLCGP budget allocated to exercises
• Average dollar amount expended on exercise planning for entities
• Percentage of entities conducting an annual cyber risk assessment to identify cyber risk management gaps and
areas for improvement
• Percentage of entities performing phishing training
• Percentage of entities conducting awareness campaigns
• Percent of entities providing role-based cybersecurity awareness training to employees
• Percentage of entities adopting the Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE Framework) as evidenced by
established workforce development and training plans
• Percentage of entities with capabilities to analyze network traffic and activities related to potential threats
• Percentage of entities implementing multi-factor authentication (MFA) for all remote access and privileged
accounts
• Percentage of entities with programs to anticipate and discontinue use of end-of-life software and hardware
• Percentage of entities prohibiting the use of known/fixed/default passwords and credentials
• Percentage of entities operating under the “.gov” internet domain
• Number of cybersecurity gaps or issues addressed annually by entities

## Funding by fiscal year

| Year | Amount | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $0 | 0 |
| 2022 | $0 | 0 |
| 2023 | $177 million | 54 |
| 2024 | $371 million | 56 |
| 2025 | $384 million | 127 |

## Largest recipients

| Recipient | State | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Texas Office of the Governor | Texas | $43.1 million |
| Office of Emergency Services | California | $39.9 million |
| New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services | New York | $29.2 million |
| North Carolina Department of Public Safety | North Carolina | $27.1 million |
| Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency | Pennsylvania | $26.5 million |
| Ohio Department of Public Safety, Emergency Managment Agency | Ohio | $25.3 million |
| Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency | Georgia | $24.8 million |
| State of Michigan | Michigan | $24.1 million |
| State of Florida Division of Emergency Management | Florida | $23.7 million |
| Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security | Illinois | $22.3 million |
| Emergency Mgmt Department of | Virginia | $21.7 million |
| Tennessee Emergency Management Authority | Tennessee | $21.4 million |
| Indiana Dept of Homeland Security | Indiana | $20.0 million |
| Department of Public Safety Missouri | Missouri | $19.4 million |
| Department of Military Affairs Wisconsin | Wisconsin | $19.3 million |
| Military Department, Washington State | Washington | $18.5 million |
| Homeland Security, Kentucky Office of | Kentucky | $18.5 million |
| State Law Enforcement Division | South Carolina | $18.4 million |
| Minnesota Department of Public Safety | Minnesota | $18.2 million |
| New Jersey Office of Homeland Security and Preparedness | New Jersey | $17.2 million |