Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program
Funding opportunity for state governments to assist small business concerns address cybersecurity.
General information about this opportunity
Last Known Status
Active
Program Number
59.079
Federal Agency/Office
Small Business Administration
Type(s) of Assistance Offered
B - Project Grants
Program Accomplishments
Not applicable.
Authorization
Div. E, Financial Services & General Government https://docs.house.gov/billsthisweek/20201221/BILLS-116RCP68-JES-DIVISION-E.pdf, Title Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, Section Div E
Who is eligible to apply/benefit from this assistance?
Applicant Eligibility
State government are sole eligible applicants
Beneficiary Eligibility
Not applicable.
Credentials/Documentation
Applicants will need to submit proof they are submitting on behalf of the state government, and not submitting on behalf of entities serving the state government, or entities partnering with the state government.
What is the process for applying and being award this assistance?
Pre-Application Procedure
Preapplication coordination is not applicable.
Application Procedure
This program is excluded from coverage under 2 CFR 200, Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards.
Award Procedure
Competitive grants as outlined in NOFO.
Deadlines
December 1, 2021 to December 31, 2021
Approval/Disapproval Decision Time
30 Days.
Appeals
Not applicable.
Renewals
Not applicable.
How are proposals selected?
Competitive grants as outlined in NOFO.
How may assistance be used?
Awardee state government will provide training, education and other assistance to small business concerns to address cybersecurity threats
What are the requirements after being awarded this opportunity?
Reporting
Performance Reports: Reports should include quarterly accomplishments.
Auditing
Not applicable.
Records
Not applicable.
Other Assistance Considerations
Formula and Matching Requirements
Statutory formula is not applicable to this assistance listing.
Matching requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
MOE requirements are not applicable to this assistance listing.
Length and Time Phasing of Assistance
12 months post-award Method of awarding/releasing assistance: Quarterly.
Who do I contact about this opportunity?
Regional or Local Office
www.grants.gov
Headquarters Office
John Bienko
409 3rd Street SW
Washington, DC 20416 USA
John.Bienko@sba.gov
Phone: 202.205.6052
Website Address
https://www.grants.gov
Financial Information
Account Identification
73-0400-0-1-376
Obligations
(Project Grants) FY 22$2,929,739.00; FY 23 est $3,000,000.00; FY 24 est $0.00; FY 21$0.00; FY 20$0.00; -
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
$3,000,000 total for current fiscal year
Regulations, Guidelines and Literature
Not applicable.