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Cybersecurity Grant Programs

Federal Funding Is Available. Your Network Qualifies.

Federal and state cybersecurity grants are actively funding network security upgrades for K-12 schools, local governments, hospitals, and critical infrastructure operators. IoT Secure products are eligible under multiple programs — and we can help you understand what's available and how to apply.

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$91.75M
available through SLCGP annually for state & local government CISA/DHS
$200M
FCC Cybersecurity Pilot for K-12 schools and libraries FCC
$3B+
in total federal cyber funding through current appropriations White House ONCD

The Opportunity

Why Now Is the Right Time to Apply

The cybersecurity threat landscape facing schools, local governments, and small public institutions has never been more dangerous — and funding to address it has never been more accessible. A wave of federal investment in cybersecurity infrastructure has created real opportunities for organizations that historically couldn't afford enterprise-grade security tools.

The Biden and Biden-successor administrations have prioritized cybersecurity as a national security imperative, channeling billions of dollars into state and local cyber programs through CISA, the FCC, FEMA, and the Department of Education. Many of these programs specifically target the organizations that lack cybersecurity resources — exactly the organizations that face the highest risk.

IoT Secure products — including network monitoring, device discovery, network segmentation, and enforcement capabilities — directly address the categories of cybersecurity investment that grant programs are designed to fund.

Available Programs

Grant Programs That Cover Network Security

State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP)

$91.75M annually

The SLCGP, administered by CISA through state homeland security agencies (SAAs), provides funding to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments to address cybersecurity risks and threats. Funded activities must align with state cybersecurity plans and CISA priorities.

Who qualifies: State, local, tribal, and territorial governments. Subgrants flow from state SAAs to local governments and school districts.

Status: Annual competitive cycle. Contact your state's homeland security agency (SAA) for current solicitation status and deadlines.

  • Network security monitoring and detection tools
  • Asset inventory and vulnerability management
  • Network segmentation implementation
  • Cybersecurity training and awareness programs
  • Incident response planning and exercises

FCC Cybersecurity Pilot Program

$200M total

The FCC's Schools and Libraries Cybersecurity Pilot Program provides funding to K-12 schools and libraries to implement advanced cybersecurity services and equipment. This pilot program explores how E-Rate can be expanded to include cybersecurity as an eligible service category.

Who qualifies: K-12 schools and libraries that are current E-Rate participants. Priority given to schools serving low-income communities and rural areas.

Status: Pilot program funding applications closed; E-Rate cybersecurity expansion pending. Contact us for current status and E-Rate cybersecurity eligibility updates.

  • Firewall services and network monitoring
  • Endpoint protection (where applicable)
  • Identity management and authentication
  • Network security monitoring solutions

E-Rate Program (FCC)

$4.3B annually

The E-Rate program (Schools and Libraries Program) provides discounts on telecommunications and internet services to K-12 schools and libraries. The FCC is actively considering expanding E-Rate eligibility to include cybersecurity services. IoT Secure is monitoring E-Rate cybersecurity expansion closely.

Who qualifies: K-12 public and private schools and public libraries. Discount level based on percentage of students eligible for free/reduced lunch.

Status: Cybersecurity services not yet separately eligible; pending FCC rulemaking. Current eligible services include internet access and internal connections.

  • Network infrastructure and internal connections (current)
  • Internet access services (current)
  • Cybersecurity services (pending FCC rulemaking)

FEMA BRIC (Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities)

$1B+ annually

FEMA's BRIC program funds pre-disaster hazard mitigation, including cybersecurity for critical infrastructure. Cyber risk mitigation projects that protect public safety infrastructure and essential services may qualify as hazard mitigation.

Who qualifies: State, local, tribal, and territorial governments. Projects must address natural hazard risks or protect critical community infrastructure.

Status: Annual competitive cycle through FEMA. Contact your state hazard mitigation officer for current application period.

  • Cybersecurity for emergency communications systems
  • Protection of water and wastewater infrastructure
  • Security for emergency management systems
  • Critical infrastructure resilience projects

The Process

How to Navigate the Grant Process

  1. Identify Applicable Programs

    Determine which grant programs apply to your organization type — local government, school district, or other public institution. SLCGP flows through your state SAA; FCC programs apply to schools and libraries; FEMA BRIC requires a state hazard mitigation officer.

  2. Document Your Cybersecurity Gaps

    Grant applications require documentation of current cybersecurity weaknesses and how the proposed investment addresses them. IoT Secure's network discovery can help you identify and document real network security gaps to include in your application narrative.

  3. Develop a Project Scope

    Define the specific network security capabilities you plan to implement. IoT Secure can provide technical documentation, vendor information, and pricing that grant applications typically require to justify the investment.

  4. Submit Through the Right Channel

    SLCGP applications go through your state SAA. FCC applications go through USAC. FEMA applications go through your state hazard mitigation office. Each has specific application portals, forms, and requirements.

  5. Contact Us for Support

    IoT Secure can provide letters of support, technical documentation, and reference materials that strengthen grant applications. Contact our team early in your application process for assistance.

IoT Secure Eligibility

What IoT Secure Products Qualify Under

  • Network Security Monitoring IoT Secure's continuous network monitoring qualifies under SLCGP's network security monitoring and detection category.
  • Asset Discovery and Inventory Device inventory capabilities align with asset management requirements in SLCGP and NIST CSF-aligned programs.
  • Network Segmentation & Enforcement Network segmentation tools qualify under SLCGP's access control and network security investment categories.
  • Vulnerability Assessment CVE identification and vulnerability reporting align with vulnerability management investment categories.
  • Incident Detection Capabilities Anomaly detection and alert capabilities qualify under detection and response investment categories.
  • Compliance Evidence & Reporting Compliance reporting tools support grant applications that require documentation of security controls.
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Federal funding may cover your network security investment.

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