The U.S. Small Business Administration is launching the Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program and allocating $3 million in new funding to help emerging small business owners develop their cybersecurity infrastructure, SBA Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman announced Friday. “Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses have adopted technology at high rates to survive, operate and grow their businesses. As a result, cybersecurity has become increasingly important as now, more than ever before, small business owners face cyber risks and challenges that could disrupt their operations and competitive advantages,” Guzman said in a release.
State governments will be eligible to apply for grants to help provide cybersecurity assistance to “nascent and startup business owners.” Applications are open from Jan. 26 to March 3. Find more information on funding details and requirements at grants.gov.