The US Small Business Administration (SBA) is offering this grant to address the escalating threat of cyber-attacks on small businesses, which are increasingly vulnerable targets due to limited security infrastructure and resources. Cybercrimes cost billions annually, with 88% of small business owners feeling susceptible. This grant is for States to carry out projects that equip new small business concerns with essential tools and support to combat cybersecurity threats. Many small businesses struggle to afford professional IT solutions or lack the time and knowledge to implement adequate protections. The program aims to bolster their defenses during their formative and most vulnerable years, enhancing the overall resilience of the U.S. economy.
Opportunity ID: 337476
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SB-OEDCS-22-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 59.079 — Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 03, 2022 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 03, 2022 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Apr 02, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $800,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | To be eligible for this Funding Opportunity an Applicant must be a "State," meaning any of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, The Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa. Therefore, only non-Federal entities that meet this definition are eligible to apply for, and administer an award under this Notice of Funding Opportunity. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Small Business Administration |
| Description: | Cyber-attacks are a growing threat for small businesses and the U.S. economy. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Report, the cost of cybercrimes reached $2.7 billion in 2020 alone. Small businesses are attractive targets because they have information that cybercriminals want, and they typically lack the security infrastructure of larger businesses. According to a recent SBA survey, 88% of small business owners felt their business was vulnerable to a cyber-attack. Yet many businesses can’t afford professional IT solutions, have limited time to devote to cybersecurity, or they don’t know where to begin. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, authorized the US Small Business Administration to make grants to States, and the equivalent thereof, to carry out projects that help new small business concerns with tools to combat cybersecurity threats during their formative and most vulnerable years. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
Version History
| Version | Modification Description | Updated Date |
|---|---|---|
| No Explanation | Jan 21, 2022 | |
| Jan 21, 2022 |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 2
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SB-OEDCS-22-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 59.079 — Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 2 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 03, 2022 No Explanation |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 03, 2022 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Apr 02, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $800,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | To be eligible for this Funding Opportunity an Applicant must be a "State," meaning any of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, The Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa. Therefore, only non-Federal entities that meet this definition are eligible to apply for, and administer an award under this Notice of Funding Opportunity. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Small Business Administration |
| Description: | Cyber-attacks are a growing threat for small businesses and the U.S. economy. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Report, the cost of cybercrimes reached $2.7 billion in 2020 alone. Small businesses are attractive targets because they have information that cybercriminals want, and they typically lack the security infrastructure of larger businesses. According to a recent SBA survey, 88% of small business owners felt their business was vulnerable to a cyber-attack. Yet many businesses can’t afford professional IT solutions, have limited time to devote to cybersecurity, or they don’t know where to begin. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, authorized the US Small Business Administration to make grants to States, and the equivalent thereof, to carry out projects that help new small business concerns with tools to combat cybersecurity threats during their formative and most vulnerable years. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
DISPLAYING: Synopsis 1
General Information
| Document Type: | Grants Notice |
| Funding Opportunity Number: | SB-OEDCS-22-001 |
| Funding Opportunity Title: | Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program |
| Opportunity Category: | Discretionary |
| Opportunity Category Explanation: | – |
| Funding Instrument Type: | Grant |
| Category of Funding Activity: | Business and Commerce |
| Category Explanation: | – |
| Expected Number of Awards: | 3 |
| Assistance Listings: | 59.079 — Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program |
| Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement: | No |
| Version: | Synopsis 1 |
| Posted Date: | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Last Updated Date: | Jan 21, 2022 |
| Original Closing Date for Applications: | – |
| Current Closing Date for Applications: | Mar 03, 2022 No Explanation |
| Archive Date: | Apr 02, 2022 |
| Estimated Total Program Funding: | $3,000,000 |
| Award Ceiling: | $1,000,000 |
| Award Floor: | $800,000 |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants: | State governments |
| Additional Information on Eligibility: | To be eligible for this Funding Opportunity an Applicant must be a "State," meaning any of the United States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, The Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands, and American Samoa. Therefore, only non-Federal entities that meet this definition are eligible to apply for, and administer an award under this Notice of Funding Opportunity. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name: | Small Business Administration |
| Description: | Cyber-attacks are a growing threat for small businesses and the U.S. economy. According to the FBI’s Internet Crime Report, the cost of cybercrimes reached $2.7 billion in 2020 alone. Small businesses are attractive targets because they have information that cybercriminals want, and they typically lack the security infrastructure of larger businesses. According to a recent SBA survey, 88% of small business owners felt their business was vulnerable to a cyber-attack. Yet many businesses can’t afford professional IT solutions, have limited time to devote to cybersecurity, or they don’t know where to begin. The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021, authorized the US Small Business Administration to make grants to States, and the equivalent thereof, to carry out projects that help new small business concerns with tools to combat cybersecurity threats during their formative and most vulnerable years. |
| Link to Additional Information: | Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program |
| Grantor Contact Information: | If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact:
Grants.gov Contact Center
Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
Related Documents
Folder 337476 Other Supporting Documents-FAQ -> Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program FQA (Set 1).pdf
Packages
| Agency Contact Information: | Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. |
| Who Can Apply: | Organization Applicants |
| Assistance Listing Number | Competition ID | Competition Title | Opportunity Package ID | Opening Date | Closing Date | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 59.079 | SB-OEDCS-22-001-096264 | Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program | PKG00271439 | Jan 21, 2022 | Mar 03, 2022 | View |
Package 1
Mandatory forms
337476 SF424_3_0-3.0.pdf
337476 SF424A-1.0.pdf
337476 SF424B-1.1.pdf
337476 AttachmentForm_1_2-1.2.pdf
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