Grant Programs

Virginia Cybersecurity Planning Committee (VCPC)​

The VCPC, a requirement of the SLCGP, is comprised of cybersecurity and IT leaders from state and local government, and the private sector. All VCPC members are appointed by Governor Youngkin.

Purpose​

The VCPC is responsible for creating and maintaining Virginia’s Cybersecurity Plan. They also assist with determining funding priorities and aligning investments with closing capability gaps or sustaining capabilities.

Relevant Legislation​

• Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), Pub. L. No. 117-58, § 70612 2021

• Item 93(F) of Virginia's 2022 Appropriation Act

Learn More

• About the VCPC

• Meeting Schedule​

• VCPC Charter & Bylaws

• VCPC Electronic Participation Policy

Cybersecurity Plan

Virginia's statewide cybersecurity plan, created by the VCPC, represents a continued commitment to improving and supporting a whole of state approach to cybersecurity. The plan also meets the requirement of the current U.S. Department of Homeland Security guidelines for the SLCGP.​

The Cybersecurity Plan includes actionable and measurable goals and objectives focused on: inventory and control of technology assets, software and data, threat monitoring, threat protection and prevention, data recovery and continuity, and understanding an organization’s cybersecurity maturity level. They are designed to support the Commonwealth in planning for effective security technologies and navigating the ever-changing cybersecurity landscape.​

Cybersecurity Plan Vision for Improving Cybersecurity​

• Create a cybersecurity ecosystem supporting a whole of state approach for state and local governments to safeguard critical infrastructure, protect Virginians’ data, and ensure the continuity of essential services. ​

Cybersecurity Plan Mission​

• To further establish and enhance the cybersecurity capabilities of state, local, and tribal government entities in Virginia by providing a framework of technology and services to effectively identify, mitigate, protect, detect, and respond to cyber threats. Through leveraging of shared capabilities, strategic planning, and common technology the Commonwealth of Virginia strives to efficiently and effectively protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical systems, data, and services that benefit Virginians.​

View the 2022 Virginia Cybersecurity Plan.​

State Cost Share

Each program year of the SLCGP requires a cost share:

This cost share is required for all spending from the grant, whether for local passthrough grants, statewide projects or management and administration. ​

In 2022, the Virginia General Assembly appropriated state cost share funds of more than $4.9 million. These funds are being used to minimize and/or eliminate the need for qualified entities to provide cost share funds to participate in SLCGP projects.

Projects

Now Accepting Applications

The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) is accepting applications for Phase 2 projects, in the areas of:

Ongoing Projects

• Cyber threat indicator information sharing  -  funding a security operations center

• Cybersecurity plan and assessments  -  funding to establish the Virginia Cybersecurity Plan and complete a cybersecurity plan capability assessment​

• Management and administration  -  funding to provide for the administration, oversight and compliance of the grant award

Completed Projects

• Cybersecurity Plan Capability Assessment Project  -  funding to conduct baseline assessments against the state-wide cybersecurity plan program objectives

FAQs: State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program

To learn more about the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP), visit frequently asked questions (FAQs).

Stay Connected

1. Join the VDEM listserv for this grant:

   • Visit Virginia Department of Emergency Management (govdelivery.com), enter your email address, and then select the "State and Local Cybersecurity Grants Program" from the list (near the bottom). All notifications and reminders for grant applications will be shared via this email list.

2. Attend a Virginia Cybersecurity Planning Committee (VCPC) meeting or review past meeting materials:

   • VCPC meetings provide the public venue for oversight of the SLCGP, where attendees learn more about the strategic direction of the program.

   • Visit Virginia Regulatory Town Hall - Meetings to view past meeting materials and see upcoming meeting dates, times, locations and electronic access information.

   • To register for meeting notifications, sign up here: Virginia Regulatory Town Hall - Public user registration

3. Contact the cybercommittee@vita.virginia.gov with any questions