Secure Cybersecurity Grant Funding with Ping Identity & Carahsoft
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State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP)
Administered by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) in partnership with FEMA, the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program provides funding to help state, local, and territorial governments strengthen cybersecurity posture and reduce systemic cyber risk. Funding supports cyber planning, governance, training, monitoring, incident response, and technology modernization efforts.
Solutions that enhance cyber visibility, threat detection, incident response, and overall resilience across SLED environments align strongly with this program.
Eligibility
State governments (primary recipients), with funding passed down to local governments, tribes, and territories. Participation requires development of a Cybersecurity Plan and governance committee.
Annual Funding
$1B (over four years)*
*Funding allocations vary by state and territory.
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Urban Area Security Initiative (UASI)
Part of the FEMA Homeland Security Grant Programs, UASI provides funding to high-risk urban areas to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, and recover from acts of terrorism. The program supports planning, equipment, training, exercises, and technology investments that enhance regional preparedness and coordination.
Solutions that strengthen situational awareness, emergency communications, real-time threat detection, and critical infrastructure protection align well with UASI priorities.
Eligibility
Designated high-risk Urban Areas and their associated state, local, and regional partners. Participation is limited to DHS-designated jurisdictions.
Annual Funding
~$615M*
*Funding allocations vary by designated urban area.
Help America Vote Act Grants (HAVA)
Administered by the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC), HAVA provides funding to improve the administration, security, and integrity of federal elections. Funds may be used to enhance election security, upgrade voting systems, improve cybersecurity protections, and secure election infrastructure.
Cybersecurity, physical security, monitoring, and threat detection solutions that safeguard election systems and facilities align strongly with HAVA objectives.
Eligibility
State election offices are the primary recipients. Funds may be distributed to county and local election jurisdictions.
Annual Funding
Varies annually: ~$75M–$425M depending on congressional appropriations*
*Funding allocations vary by state.
State Homeland Security Program (SHSP)
Administered by FEMA, SHSP provides funding to states to support implementation of homeland security strategies and build capabilities to address high-priority risks. Funds support planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercises that enhance preparedness across core capability areas.
Technology solutions that improve intelligence sharing, cybersecurity, infrastructure protection, emergency management, and public safety operations align well with SHSP objectives.
Eligibility
State governments (primary recipients), which may allocate funding to local governments, tribes, and public safety agencies within the state.
Annual Funding
~$415M*
*Funding allocations vary by state.
Rural and Municipal Utility Advanced Cybersecurity Grant Program
Administered by the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), this program supports rural, municipal, and small investor-owned utilities in strengthening cybersecurity capabilities. Funding helps eligible utilities deploy advanced cybersecurity technologies, improve monitoring and detection, enhance incident response, and protect critical energy infrastructure.
Solutions that provide continuous monitoring, threat intelligence, anomaly detection, and rapid response capabilities align with the program’s focus on grid resilience and operational security.
Eligibility
Rural electric cooperatives, municipal utilities, small investor-owned utilities, and other eligible energy providers serving rural or small communities.
Annual Funding
~$250M
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