Cybersecurity Grant Program

Cybersecurity grant programs are government-funded initiatives designed to help public sector organizations improve their security posture, reduce cyber risk, and strengthen preparedness against evolving threats. A cybersecurity grant typically provides designated funding that state, local, tribal, and territorial entities can apply toward security technologies, services, and operational improvements. One of the most prominent examples is the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP), which was established to address systemic cybersecurity gaps in public infrastructure. These programs are intended to offset budget constraints while accelerating the adoption of modern security controls that protect sensitive data, systems, and devices.

The SLCGP is jointly administered by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). CISA provides cybersecurity expertise, strategic guidance, and technical priorities, while FEMA manages the grant administration and disbursement process. The program requires preparedness grant applicants to submit a cybersecurity plan that aligns with national risk management objectives and demonstrates how funding will measurably improve resilience. Eligible applicants typically include state governments, local governments, and, in some cases, territorial or tribal entities. Often, states act as the primary recipients responsible for distributing funds downstream.

Cybersecurity grant funding can be applied across a broad range of security categories, often described under umbrella terms such as security , software , or preparedness grants. Within this scope are more specific allocations, including:

• Detection security grants
• Endpoint security grants
• Access management grants
• Identity and access management grants

These funds may support technologies for identity protection, authentication, privileged access, device security, monitoring, and incident response. The goal is not only to deploy tools but to also establish sustainable security controls that support regulatory compliance, operational continuity, and long-term risk reduction across public sector environments.

Imprivata state and local government solutions align well with the intent and allowable use of cybersecurity grant funding, including SLCGP resources. Grant money can be used to implement secure identity and access management capabilities that protect shared workstations, endpoints, and mobile devices commonly used in government operations. Imprivata helps agencies strengthen access controls, reduce credential-related risk, and safeguard both data and devices while supporting compliance with applicable regulations and cybersecurity frameworks. By using grant-funded investments to modernize authentication and access management, state and local organizations can improve security outcomes without disrupting critical public services.