6/03/2024: Application period for ROUND 2 participants is now closed.

About the Grant Program

Pending enactment of the Florida FY 2024-25 General Appropriations Act, the Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Program is a $40 Million competitive grant equipping local governments with software, services, and solutions that enhance local governments’ cybersecurity posture to protect their infrastructure and Floridians’ data. Active grant recipients can re-apply for the same solutions. Any remaining funding will be used for new applicants and existing partners wishing to change providers or add solutions.

Key Dates and Timeline

ROUND 1: Returning YEAR 1 Participants

For existing partners, ROUND 1 offers an opportunity to continue with those solutions.

  • Early April: Grant Application Opens.
  • April 30, 2024: Application window closes for existing partners.
  • Early May: Awards issued for existing partners.
  • June 21, 2024 June 27, 2024: Signed grant agreements must be returned to FL[DS].
  • Early July 2024: Purchase orders for continued services executed.

ROUND 2: New Applicants for YEAR 2

ROUND 2 opens the door for local governments that are either new to the program or current recipients that wish to change or expand their solutions.

  • May 31, 2024: ROUND 2 application deadline.
  • Early October TBD: Notifications of awarded grants for new applicants/services.
  • Early 2025: Purchase orders for new applicants executed and implementations begin.

Documents and Resources

Below you'll find resources related to the Florida Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Program. Please review and utilize these materials to support your application process and understanding of the program's requirements.

Information and Updates

Stay tuned for updates and more information as it becomes available. To explore the full list of cybersecurity capabilities, visit here, and for answers to common questions, check out our FAQs. For further inquiries, please contact us at cybersecuritygrants@digital.fl.gov.

Webinars

ROUND 1 - Intro Webinar

Recorded 3/29/2024

View Here
Slide Deck (PDF)

ROUND 1 and 2 - Overview - Tuesday Webinar

Recorded 4/9/2024

View Here
Slide Deck (PDF)

ROUND 1 and 2 - Overview - Thursday Webinar

Recorded 4/11/2024

View Here
Slide Deck (PDF)

Website Updates

  • 11/1/2024: Notifications for awarded grants in ROUND 2 have been rescheduled, with a new delivery date TBD.
  • 5/14/2024: Signed grant agreement deadline for ROUND 1 Existing Partners updated to 6/27/24.
  • 5/3/2024: State Term Contract and Agency Term Contract information added to the Procurement Materials page under the Documents and Resources section.
  • 5/3/2024: Printable 8.5" x 11" Flyer added to the Documents and Resources section.
  • 4/30/2024: Added Procurement Materials section to capabilities page.
  • 4/18/2024: Added 'Grant Agreement Changes' Docuement - Available Here.
  • 4/10/2024: ROUND 1 and 2 - Overview - Thursday Webinar - Recording and Slide Deck Available Here.
  • 4/10/2024: Question #23 and #24 added to the FAQ's section.
  • 4/10/2024: ROUND 1 and 2 - Overview - Tuesday Webinar - Recording and Slide Deck Available Here.
  • 4/10/2024: Announcements Header and Website Updates Section Added.
  • 3/29/2024: ROUND 1 - Intro Webinar - Recording and Slide Deck Available Here.
  • 3/29/2024: Florida Local Cybersecurity Grant Program - YEAR 2 - Website Officially Launches.
  • 3/22/2024: Florida Local Cybersecurity Grant Program - YEAR 2 - Website Soft Launches.
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