CyberOhio Announces Two Grant Opportunities for Local Governments
CyberOhio Grants
The CyberOhio Team, in coordination with the Ohio Emergency Management Agency and the Ohio Comprehensive Cybersecurity Planning and Executive Committees, is pleased to announce two grant opportunities now open under the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP). These grants support local governments in strengthening digital security, modernizing infrastructure, and protecting essential public services.
Why Do These Grants Matter?
These SLCGP opportunities strengthen Ohio communities by:
- Modernizing digital infrastructure
- Ensuring secure access to government services
- Enhancing resilience of critical water systems
- Advancing statewide cybersecurity readiness
- Aligning local governments with national best-practice standards
SLCGP .gov Domain Migration Grant
Ohio has been awarded federal funding to assist local governments in transitioning from non-government domains to the secure, trusted .gov domain managed by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Moving to a .gov address strengthens public trust, enhances security, and ensures services are delivered through a federally verified platform.
Who Should Apply: Counties, municipalities, townships, special districts, and other public authorities. Priority is placed on rural communities, defined as populations under 50,000.
Key Details:
- Supports migration to secure .gov domains
- 20% cost share required
- One application per local government entity (LGE)
- Reimbursement available for eligible cybersecurity expenses
- Projects must be completed within the approved performance period
Application Deadline: November 20, 2026
Applications must be submitted online. For guidance and eligibility information, visit the CyberOhio Grants and Resources page.
Apply for .gov Domain Migration Grant
CyberOhio Water Cybersecurity Grant
The Cybersecurity Water Protection Grant supports projects that improve cybersecurity for water and wastewater systems. This includes upgrades to operational technology (OT), ICS/SCADA protections, monitoring, logging, incident response planning, and other resilience-focused improvements.
Key Highlights:
- Supports cybersecurity enhancements for water and wastewater utilities
- Priority for local government entities in Ohio's rural communities, defined as populations under 50,000
- 40% cost share required
- One application per local government entity (LGE)
- Funding must directly support cybersecurity improvements and align with federal standards
Application Deadline: December 4, 2026
Applications must be submitted online. Late applications cannot be reviewed. For guidance and eligibility information, visit the CyberOhio Grants and Resources page.