CyberOhio Local Government Grant Program: Now Accepting Applications

Cybersecurity is a significant threat to government organizations due to their handling of sensitive data, control over critical infrastructure and vulnerability to state-sponsored attacks and hacktivism. These threats can lead to severe consequences, including disrupted services, compromised national security, financial loss and erosion of public trust.

In an effort to protect state agencies and local entities from cybersecurity incidents, CyberOhio was formed. Led by the Cybersecurity Strategic Advisor to the Governor, CyberOhio is responsible for coordinating and guiding Ohio’s wide-ranging cybersecurity efforts across all state executive branch agencies. This includes the management of cybersecurity capabilities, development of strategies, plans and standards, conducting outreach and supporting collaboration between all state agencies, local governments, academic institutions and critical infrastructure partners.

CyberOhio has announced that applications for Round Two of the CyberOhio Local Government Grant Program are now open. Two grants are available: the Cybersecurity Software and Services Grant, offering up to $20,000 for cybersecurity enhancements, and the .gov Domain Migration Grant, offering up to $9,500 for migration to the .gov domain. The grants support local governments in strengthening cybersecurity through software, services, and secure domains. Applications are open from July 22nd, 2024, to September 16th, 2024, with guidance documents and forms available online.

Clark Schaefer Consulting (CSC) provides clients with best-in-class cybersecurity solutions that help organizations stay ahead of threats, elevate their security and mitigate potential risks. As it relates to the grants available, we can assist your organization with a variety of solutions such as:

To learn more about these offerings and discover how you can utilize CyberOhio’s grant program to fund this work, connect with us directly. We specialize in providing top-notch, enterprise-level cybersecurity solutions designed to protect your critical business data and digital assets.