AND SMALL BUSINESS CYBERSECURITY RESILIENCE PROGRAM 2026
🏛 Small Business Administration (SBA)
✓ Free, no account · Source: Grants.gov · Last verified Sep 4, 2026
Can you apply?
This grant is for state entities, universities, and state designees in Indiana, Ohio, or Virginia. Applicants must have prior experience managing statewide, regional, or nationwide cybersecurity training programs. Prior SBA Cybersecurity Pilot Program funding recipients with demonstrated CMMC tier 1 training experience are prioritized. Documentation of specific cybersecurity training service history is required. Only one proposal per state entity or university is allowed.
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Program description
The purpose of this Funding Opportunity is to invite proposals for funding to deliver technical assistance to small businesses. Only applications from the states of Indiana, Ohio, or Virginia that have experience in managing a state-wide, regional or nationwide cybersecurity training program will be considered for funding via this announcement. Applicants must be states, state entities or designated by the state to deliver this program.
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Evidence of prior cybersecurity training program management
- Documentation of CMMC tier 1 training delivery experience
- Project narrative and implementation plan
- Budget and budget narrative
- Organizational capacity and qualifications documentation
- Letters of support from state officials (if applicable)
Program contact
- 👤 Small Business Administration
- 📧 support@grants.gov
- 📞 202 619 0603
Funding track record
Recent awards under CFDA 59.079 from the last 3 years — real organizations that won funding through this same program.
Top 10 Largest Recent Awards
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$1,045,421
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$1,045,414
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$1,045,000
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$1,000,000
Top States by Funding
- WA 1 awards $1.0M
- SD 1 awards $1.0M
- TX 1 awards $1.0M
- OH 1 awards $1.0M
Source: USAspending.gov — federal spending transparency. Data covers last 3 years.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Federal obligations (CFDA 59.079). How funding has trended year over year.
| 2024 | $3,135,835 |
FAQ
What types of organizations can apply?
State entities, universities, and organizations officially designated by the state to deliver the program. Applicants must be located in Indiana, Ohio, or Virginia.
What experience is required?
Applicants must demonstrate prior experience managing cybersecurity training programs at state, regional, or national level. Prior SBA Cybersecurity Pilot Program participation and CMMC tier 1 training delivery is expected.
What documentation do I need?
You must provide documentation of your specific history delivering cybersecurity training. This should show evidence of relevant program management and training delivery.
How much funding is available?
Awards can reach up to $2,500,000. The exact range depends on your project scope and budget justification.
Can we submit multiple proposals?
No. Each state entity or university may submit only one proposal per this announcement.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Emphasize your prior SBA Cybersecurity Pilot Program experience if you have it. Strong track records are key to competitiveness.
- Document all past cybersecurity training deliverables with specific metrics (participants trained, certifications awarded, hours delivered).
- Build your narrative around CMMC tier 1 training delivery experience specifically. This is a core requirement.
- Demonstrate your state's commitment through letters of support from state officials and participating small businesses.
- Show how your team's expertise addresses manufacturing and small business cybersecurity gaps in your state.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applicants from ineligible states submit proposals, wasting effort and guaranteeing rejection. Organizations underestimate documentation requirements and don't provide sufficient evidence of prior cybersecurity training program management. Proposals lack specific metrics, outcomes, or proof of CMMC tier 1 training delivery experience.
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