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Applications accepted for cybersecurity grants until Nov. 3, 2024

The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security (KOHS) has announced details about the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP)

Counties and cities, along with locally owned infrastructure (utilities, K-12 schools, law enforcement, emergency management, PSAPs, etc.) are eligible to apply for $5.4 million in SLCGP funds to help support a variety of cybersecurity projects. Eighty percent of funds are allocated for local governments or locally owned infrastructure and 20 percent of funds are allocated for state projects.

The grant has a 48-month period of performance and requires a 30 percent match, although the match may be waived due to financial hardship.

Eligible projects include, but are not limited to:

  • Drafting policies, procedures, and cyber incident response plans
  • Hiring an IT or cybersecurity employee (both in-house and 3rd party contractors)
  • Conducting internal and/or external cybersecurity vulnerability assessments
  • Replacing legacy equipment, and other equipment/software that poses a cybersecurity risk to your organization.
  • Implementing cybersecurity best practices such as:
  • Purchasing backups (cloud, offline, or on premises)
  • Multifactor Authentication (MFA)
  • Social engineering awareness and prevention training for employees

The deadline for applications is Nov. 3, 2024.

Learn more and apply here.

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