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CSFA State Fiscal Year 2026-2027
CSFA Number:	72.016
State Project Title:	Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Program
Agency:	Department of Management Services
Program:	Program: TECHNOLOGY PROGRAM; Budget Entity: OFFICE OF THE STATE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER
Budget Entity:	72900700
Specific Appropriation:	2026 Laws of Florida, Chapter 2026-233, Specific Appropriation 3052
Appropriation Category:	100856
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Authorization:	2026 Laws of Florida, Chapter 2026-115, Section 282.31855, Florida Statute
Objectives:	From the funds in Specific Appropriation 3052, $15,000,000 in nonrecurring funds from the General Revenue Fund is provided to the Department of Management Services to administer a competitive grant program that provides nonrecurring technical assistance to local governments for the development and enhancement of cybersecurity risk management programs. From these funds, the department is authorized to contract for grant administration activities. These funds shall be held in reserve. The department is authorized to submit budget amendments requesting release of the funds pursuant to the provisions of chapter 216, Florida Statutes. Release is contingent upon the identification of: (1) each local government grant recipient and grant award, and (2) eligibility and award criteria documentation for each grant recipient. The department shall include language in the local government agreements that releases the state from all liability related to cybersecurity incidents impacting the local government recipient. The department shall submit a report to the chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, the chair of the House of Representatives Budget Committee, and the Executive Office of the Governor's Office of Policy and Budget at least 15 business days after the completion of each grant application cycle regarding the use and distribution of these funds. From the funds in Specific Appropriation 3052, the department shall prioritize the match required by the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program authorized in the federal Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (Public Law 117-58) administered by the Division of Emergency Management. Timeline Application Opens: July 10, 2026 Application Closes: August 31, 2026 Award Notifications: On or before December 1, 2026 Signed Grant Agreement Deadline: February 1, 2027 Software Access: June 2027
Types Of Assistance:	Grants
Applicant Type:	Local Government
Restrictions:	Please see 2026 Laws of Florida, Chapter 2026-233, Specific Appropriation 3052.
Procedures:
Pre-Application Notice:	About the FY 2026-27 (Year 4) Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Program The Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Program is a $15 million grant opportunity funded through the State Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 General Appropriations Act. This program is designed to assist eligible local governments in mitigating and defending against cybersecurity threats, including, but not limited to, ransomware incidents. Another primary focus of the program is to develop and enhance cybersecurity risk management programs consistent with s. 282.3185, Florida Statutes (F.S). Florida Digital Service contracts for information technology commodities and services and awards such commodities and services to local governments eligible under the grant program criteria, with a priority focus on fiscally constrained counties as described in s. 218.67(1), F.S. Application Timeline Opens: July 10, 2026 Closes: August 31, 2026 Award Notifications: On or before December 1, 2026 Software Access: June 2027 Who Should Apply Florida local governments may apply, with priority focus on fiscally constrained counties as described s. 218.67(1), F.S. Prior local government grantees are eligible and strongly encouraged to apply. How the Grant Works Rather than issuing direct funding, the Florida Digital Service will procure cybersecurity solutions directly on behalf of awarded applicants. No payments will be made to grant recipients. No local match is required. The grant is designed to support the delivery of new or expanded capabilities, and will not subsidize payments for tools, services, or contracts already in place. All grantees must share data with the Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC).
Application Procedures:	Please refer to https://www.digital.fl.gov/resources/florida_local_government_cybersecurity_grant_program to access local grant application and timeline.
Award Procedures:	Awards will be made accordance with the award criteria established in the grant management plan.
Deadlines:	Timeline Application Opens: July 10, 2026 Application Closes: August 31, 2026 Award Notifications: On or before December 1, 2026 Signed Grant Agreement Deadline: February 1, 2027 Software Access: June 2027 Monitor https://www.digital.fl.gov/resources/florida_local_government_cybersecurity_grant_program for updates.
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Information Contact:	Florida's Local Government Cybersecurity Grant Team Florida Digital Service 2555 Shumard Oaks Blvd, Tallahassee, FL 32399 Cybersecuritygrants@digital.fl.gov (850) 491-0604
Web Address:	https://www.digital.fl.gov/resources/florida_local_government_cybersecurity_grant_program
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