The funding announcements below are currently accepting applications through WEM’s online grants management system Egrants.

State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program

Notice of Funding Opportunity FY ’23 Round 2

This grant may be used to increase cybersecurity resilience through implementation of multifactor authentication (MFA), managed detection and response (MDR), endpoint detection and response (EDR), extended detection and response (XDR), internet edge security, migration to the .gov domain, vulnerability management, immutable backups to the cloud, security awareness and training, and penetration testing. Further information on eligible grant funded activities can be found in the linked NOFO above. Selected applications will demonstrate a high risk of cybersecurity incident, significant potential impacts from a cybersecurity incident, and a plan to continue services after the grant period expires.

Webinars for potential applicants will be held at the following dates and times:

Office hours will be available for application technical support at the following dates and times:

There is no need to register for the webinar or office hours, please just click the links above for the session you wish to attend.

Eligibility: County, municipal, and tribal units of government including local public authorities, school districts, special districts, intrastate districts, councils of governments, regional or interstate government entities, agencies or instrumentalities of a local government, and unincorporated communities.

Deadline to Apply: 01/30/2026