State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) was created by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, also known as the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). The SLCGP goal is to help state, local, and territorial governments to address cybersecurity risks and threats. In Kansas, the SLCGP is being administered by the Kansas Information Security Office (KISO). All requirements and program guidance are established in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO).
INFORMATIONAL WEBINARS:
To prepare for the opening of the application period for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) FY23 funds, we held information webinars for potential applicants. The webinar recording can be viewed here: FY 23 SLCGP Informational Webinar
KANSAS CYBERSECURITY PLANNING COMMITTEE:
The next meeting of the Kansas Cybersecurity Planning Committee will be held on April 16, 2026 at 1:00 pm. For information on the meeting please contact KS_SLCGP@ks.gov.
SERVICES IN LIEU OF FUNDING
The SLCGP program allows the State to use grant funds to purchase licenses, software, services, etc., and provide it to locals instead of local entities each having to submit applications. This allows the State to utilize bulk buying power to get better deals. Those projects are called Services in Lieu of Funding (SiLoF) and they are provided at no cost to public entities. When SiLoF projects are available, the information will be posted on this website. In addition, any local entities on our contact list will be notified by email of the availability of SiLoF projects. If you want to be put on our contact list, please email KS_SLCGP@ks.gov.
To sign up for any of the available services/tools, please go to this site and fill out the correct form: https://oits-kiso.atlassian.net/servicedesk/customer/portals
To receive access to any of the available services/tools, public entities will need to fill out and sign the Kansas Consent to Services in Lieu of Funding form for the correct year. The person who signs this form must have contracting authority for your entity.
Consent Forms:
FY23 Consent to Services in Lieu of Funding Form
FY24 Consent to Services in Lieu of Funding Form
MALICIOUS DOMAIN BLOCKING LICENSE AVAILABILITY:
The State of Kansas is in the process of purchasing Malicious Domain Blocking licenses from Akamai using funds from the FY2024 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program. These licenses are for 3 years and are available for use by any public entity in Kansas at no charge. Licenses are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis. For additional information on the licenses, please contact KS_SLCGP@ks.gov. If you are interested in receiving access to the licenses, please go to this website Request/Reporting Center - Jira Service Management and fill out the form.
To receive access to the licenses, public entities will need to fill out and sign the FY24 Kansas Consent to Services in Lieu of Funding form. The person who signs this form must have contracting authority for your entity.
FY24 Consent to Services in Lieu of Funding Form
FY 2023 SLCGP REQUIREMENTS:
In order to qualify to submit a project for the FY2023 SLCGP, your entity must:
- Actively participate with the CISA Cyber Hygiene Program
- Have started or completed the MS-ISAC National Cybersecurity Review (NCSR) - Nationwide Cybersecurity Review (NCSR) (cisecurity.org)
In addition, it is strongly encouraged that your entity is a member of the Multi-State Information Sharing and Analysis Center (MS-ISAC) and/or Election Infrastructure Information Sharing and Analysis Center (EI-ISAC). Membership is free and there are numerous resources available to you through these entities.
Kansas Cybersecurity Plan
The State of Kansas Cybersecurity Plan can be accessed and downloaded here: KS State Cybersecurity Plan
FY2023 Application Process
The application periods for FY2023 Phase 1 and Phase 2 SLCGP funding have closed.
Phase 1 applications are presently being reviewed by FEMA and CISA. Award notifications will be made once the review and approval process is complete.
Phase 2 applications are presently being reviewed by the State Cybersecurity Planning Committee and will be forwarded to FEMA and CISA for review and approval. Award notifications will be made once the review and approval process is complete.
For the SLCGP applications and award process, we utilize the Euna (formerly eCivis) grants management software. Entities who intend to apply can review the User Guide linked below to help them with the process.
Important Dates:
Grant Submission Opens: January 1, 2026
Grant Submission Closes: February 28, 2026
Frequently Asked Questions
KS SLCGP FY23 Frequently Asked Questions