SBA launches cybersecurity program

Today the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced $3 million in new funding for state governments to help emerging small businesses across America develop their cybersecurity infrastructure. The SBA will award the grants to help states and entrepreneurs combat the rise in cyber attacks and threats.

Eligible applicants are comprised of state governments that seek to provide training, counseling, remediation, and other tailored cybersecurity services for emerging small firms in multiple industries. Grantees will be awarded up to $1 million to assist small businesses.

The applications will be accepted from January 26, 2022, through March 3, 2022 on their site. Funding details and requirements are available at Grants.gov under “Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot” (Funding Opportunity Number SB-OEDCS-22-001/CDFA 59.079) offered by the SBA. Applications must be submitted by the stated deadline on the official grant application portal as stated in the funding announcement.

To learn more about SBA’s programs and services related to cybersecurity, visit  www.sba.gov/cybersecurity.