State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program: Vulnerability Management grant applications now being accepted

Monday, November 2, 2026/Categories: News Board

Beginning Monday, November 2, the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant program is opening the fourth application phase for Vulnerability Management projects.

This application provides qualified organizations that were unable to apply during the initial application period, or those wishing to submit updated applications, an opportunity to be considered for available grant funding. Applications will be accepted from November 2 – November 20.

VML members are encouraged to apply for these grants. Our nation faces unprecedented threats to the homeland from increasingly sophisticated criminal groups and nation-state actors. Local governments stand at the forefront of cyber defense. Cybersecurity threats, including ransomware intrusions, and widespread software vulnerabilities are increasingly exploited by malicious actors, operating both domestically and abroad.

This grant opportunity will assist municipalities implement cybersecurity technology that uses lightweight software agents installed on endpoints and servers to continuously perform internal agent-based scanning –by identifying, assessing and tracking vulnerabilities

Applicants are encouraged to review the  State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program and the State and Local Cybersecurity Plan prior to submission. All applications received during this phase will undergo the same review and evaluation process as outlined in the grant program guidelines.

Key Dates:

• Application period opens: November 2, 2026
• Application submission deadline: November 20, 2026
• Anticipated award notifications: December 4, 2026

Please use the following link to apply:

• Vulnerability Management Project Application at: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/g/1LsYUJpJD6
• New applications will also need to provide a completed assessment:
  • Download and complete the Assessment Form (XLSX)
  • Email the completed form to cybercommittee@vita.virginia.gov

Note – you may want to include not only those individuals who typically complete grant applications but also those, either internal or third-party, who provide IT services for your organization.

Contact: If you have questions regarding the application process or eligibility requirements, please email cybercommittee@vita.virginia.gov.