# New York State Awards Water Cybersecurity Grants

New York State has allocated over **$9 million** through the SECURE grant program to enhance cybersecurity across 153 local water and wastewater systems statewide. This funding supports compliance with newly established state cybersecurity standards aimed at protecting critical water infrastructure from escalating cyber threats. The grants enable local utilities to conduct vulnerability assessments, implement security upgrades, and strengthen defenses against cyberattacks that could disrupt essential water services and public health. Notably, the Town of Yorktown received a $36,400 grant to improve cybersecurity at its wastewater treatment plant, exemplifying targeted support within the broader statewide initiative.

- The SECURE grant program represents a significant state investment aligned with a broader **$3.75 billion clean water infrastructure budget** for 2027, emphasizing cybersecurity as a critical component of water system resilience.
- Procurement professionals should note the emphasis on compliance with new cybersecurity regulations for water utilities, creating demand for cybersecurity assessments, technical assistance, and infrastructure upgrades.
- Contractors specializing in cybersecurity solutions for critical infrastructure have opportunities to support local governments in meeting these standards and securing grant-funded projects.
- The program's statewide scope and funding scale indicate ongoing and expanding procurement activities in water sector cybersecurity, relevant for strategic planning and partnership development.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Energy & Utilities, Environment
**Topics:** Cybersecurity
**Published:** August 07, 2026

### Government Entities
- Environmental Facilities Corporation (EFC)
- Office of the Governor of New York
- New York State
- Town of Yorktown
- New York State Legislature

### Key Quotes
> Cyberattacks targeting our water infrastructure pose a serious threat to public health and safety, making it critical that our municipalities have the resources they need to strengthen their defenses.
> — Pete Harckham, State Senator

> The recent surge in cyberattacks targeting water systems nationwide is a stark reminder that the threats facing our critical infrastructure are growing, and so must our investments in defending it.
> — Michaela Lee, Acting Chief Cyber Officer

> New York is taking action to protect our critical water infrastructure from cyberattacks that could disrupt services and threaten public health and safety.
> — Kathy Hochul, Governor

### Sources
- [Governor Hochul Announces More Than $9 Million in Cybersecurity Grants to Help Protect 153 Water Systems Statewide | Governor Kathy Hochul | New York State](https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-hochul-announces-more-9-million-cybersecurity-grants-help-protect-153-water-systems) - NY
- [New York boosts funding for water cybersecurity grants | StateScoop](https://statescoop.com/new-york-cyber-water-grant-funding) - StateScoop
- [Yorktown Heights Wastewater Treatment Plant receives state cybersecurity grant - Yorktown News](https://news.halstonmedia.com/yorktown-news/stories/yorktown-heights-wastewater-treatment-plant-receives-state-cybersecurity-grant,91066) - Halston Media Group