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You are here: Home / Blog / The SLCGP wait is over… and just beginning.

commonsent / July 20, 2023

The SLCGP wait is over… and just beginning.

cyber security grant money

The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) was launched in September of last year, providing an impressive $1 billion over four years to support state and local cyber security initiatives across the US.

Kentucky’s Year 1 Grant awards have been announced after several months of anticipation. We would like to extend our congratulations to all the recipients, particularly those who are clients who will share in the $3.6 million grant funds.

Barren River Area Development District

The City of Bowling Green

Christian County Fiscal Court

Elliott County Fiscal Court

The City of Franklin

Green River Area Development District

Jackson County Fiscal Court

Kenton County Fiscal Court

Kentucky River Area Development District

Louisville/Jefferson County Metropolitan Sewer District (MSD)

The City of Nicholasville

The City of Paducah

Pendleton County Fiscal Court

Rowan County Fiscal Court

Taylor County Government

Union County Fiscal Court

Woodford County Fiscal Court

Kentucky Finance and Administration Cabinet (COT)

Kentucky State Board of Elections

All recipients should have received their award notification by now. If you are on the list of recipients but haven’t received notification yet, we suggest contacting the Kentucky Office of Homeland Security (KOHS) immediately.  

Cyber attacks target small government agencies, and unfortunately, they have been historically under-protected. Unlike larger organizations, state and local governments cannot always afford the latest cyber security tools or experienced security teams. As a result, they are at a disadvantage when it comes to defending against well-funded and experienced cyber criminals.”

During the first year, the main goal was to create a solid base for a long-lasting cyber security program. To achieve this, the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), FEMA, and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) prioritized conducting assessments and evaluations to identify any weaknesses that could be addressed through various projects throughout the duration of the grant program.

The window for Year Two of the grant hasn’t been officially announced yet. Initially expected in the Spring of 2023, the window is now expected to be sometime in September through late October or early November.

Like last year, it is expected that there will be a match required from the entity applying. Last year, it was a 10% match, and this year, the expectation is a 20% match. Kentucky’s share of the grant this year should be about $6 million. Like FY ’22, once the work is finished, the federal government will reimburse the funds.

If you need assistance with preparing a grant application, Commonwealth Sentinel can help. Our team includes an in-house grant writer who can complete the application for you, or our technical team can provide guidance on the more complex aspects of the application. Feel free to contact us for more information.

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