# Maryland Offers Cybersecurity Grants

Maryland is providing over **$4.9 million** in funding through the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) to support cybersecurity enhancements across state and local governments. The program prioritizes local and rural jurisdictions and projects that align with federal and state cybersecurity priorities. Applications for this grant opportunity are due by **September 22, 2026**. This funding is part of the Federal Fiscal Year 2024 and remaining FFY 2023 allocations, administered in coordination with the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA).

- The Maryland Department of Emergency Management and the Maryland Department of Information Technology are the primary state agencies managing this grant program.
- Procurement professionals and contractors specializing in cybersecurity services should consider engaging with local jurisdictions in Maryland to support grant-funded projects.
- Organizations interested in applying or supporting applicants can contact the program via slcgp.grant@maryland.gov or Steven Burke, Senior Director for State and Local Cybersecurity at steven.burke@maryland.gov.
- This grant opportunity underscores the ongoing federal and state emphasis on strengthening cyber resilience at the local government level, especially in underserved rural areas.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Public Safety
**Topics:** Cybersecurity
**Published:** September 17, 2026

### Government Entities
- Maryland Department of Emergency Management (MDEM)
- Maryland Department of Information Technology
- Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA)

### Sources
- [Local Cybersecurity Grants; Applications Due September 22](https://conduitstreet.mdcounties.org/2026/09/17/local-cybersecurity-grants-applications-due-september-22) - conduitstreet.mdcounties.org