In partnership with the Executive Office of Technology Services and Security (EOTSS) and Executive Office of Public Safety and Security (EOPSS), the Office of Grants and Research (OGR) is pleased to announce approximately $1,000,000 in federal and state funds for Massachusetts State Agencies to develop a cybersecurity Incident Response Plan (Cyber IRP) or implementation of a Tabletop Exercise (TTX) to assist in strengthening cybersecurity while reducing systemic cyber risk.
Donor Name: Office of Grants and Research (OGR)
State: Massachusetts
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/01/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Less than 1 Year
Details:
This opportunity is a competitive solicitation for Massachusetts State Agencies who have yet to develop a Cyber IRP or in need of testing an existing Cyber IRP via a TTX. The overall goal of this grant opportunity is to assist State Agencies with improving cybersecurity by reducing susceptibility to cybersecurity threats, reducing vulnerabilities, and mitigating the consequences of attacks by enhancing specific cybersecurity capabilities. Applicants awarded funds under this AGF will be required to utilize vendor(s) already secured by the Commonwealth through a competitive solicitation.
Funding Information
A Massachusetts State Agency may not request more than:
- $40,000.00 for the development of a Cyber IRP; or
- $30,000.00 for a TTX.
Grant Period
November/December 2025 – June 30, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Only a Massachusetts State Agency (including independent/quasi-public agencies, district attorney offices and sheriff departments) is eligible to apply under this grant opportunity. The Chief Executive Officer of the state agency applying must sign the application when submitted and only one (1) application per state agency is permitted for consideration of funding. Local municipalities, nonprofit organizations and private vendors are NOT eligible to apply under this competition.
For more information, visit OGR.
