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NTIA administers grant programs that promote the deployment and use of high-speed Internet and other technologies in America, laying the groundwork for sustainable economic growth; improved education, public safety, and health care; and the advancement of other strategic national priorities.
In addition to NTIA-run grant programs, C-SCRIP will highlight other federal grant programs relevant to stakeholders.
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Playbook for Strengthening Cybersecurity in Federal Grant Programs for Critical Infrastructure
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD) published Playbook for Strengthening Cybersecurity in Federal Grant Programs for Critical Infrastructure to enable grant-making agencies to incorporate cybersecurity into their grant programs, and to enable grant-recipients to build cyber resilience into their grant-funded infrastructure projects.
This guide is for federal grant program managers, critical infrastructure owners and operators, and organizations such as state, local, tribal, and territorial governments who subaward grant program funds, and grant program recipients.
The guide includes:
- Recommended actions to incorporate cybersecurity into grant programs throughout the grant management lifecycle.
- Model language for grant program managers and sub-awarding organizations to incorporate into Notices of Funding Opportunity (NOFOs) and Terms & Conditions.
- Templates for recipients to leverage when developing a Cyber Risk Assessment and Project Cybersecurity Plan.
- Comprehensive list of cybersecurity resources available to support grant recipient project execution.
Grant Resources
The ReConnect Loan and Grant Program furnishes loans and grants to provide funds for the costs of construction, improvement, or acquisition of facilities and equipment needed to provide broadband service in eligible rural areas.
The Emergency Connectivity Fund is a $7.171 billion program funded by the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 to help schools and libraries support remote learning.
The Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides $65 billion in funding to help achieve that goal. These funds add to and support existing programs that expand internet access and use.