MANUFACTURING AND SMALL BUSINESS CYBERSECURITY RESILIENCE PROGRAM 2026

The Manufacturing and Small Business Cybersecurity Resilience Program 2026 is a funding opportunity issued by the Small Business Administration Office of Small Business Development Centers to provide cybersecurity tools, training, and education to small businesses, with a primary focus on small manufacturers. This initiative is available exclusively to state entities, universities, or state designees located in Indiana, Ohio, or Virginia who possess experience managing cybersecurity training programs on a statewide, regional, or national scale. The program aims to increase business resilience by providing technical assistance and advisory services regarding threat planning, prevention strategies, and incident resolution. The Small Business Administration intends to award up to two cooperative agreements with a total available funding pool of approximately 2.5 million dollars. The period of performance is twenty-four months, beginning October 1, 2026. Eligible applicants must submit their proposals via Grants.gov by September 4, 2026. Evaluation criteria emphasize organizational sufficiency, demonstrated experience in providing Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification tier 1 training, and the capability of key personnel. Successful proposals must include a technical narrative not exceeding ten pages, a comprehensive cost analysis, and a detailed performance timeline with core metrics focused on the number of businesses trained and client satisfaction levels.