May 2026
The State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) provided essential funding for K–12 schools and local agencies to strengthen cybersecurity, but the program expires on September 30, 2025. As funding winds down, districts risk losing coverage, facing higher renewal costs, and stretching already limited IT resources. This overview explains what’s changing and how to prepare.
Highlights include:
- Funding cuts may lead to lapsing renewals, protection gaps, and unsustainable security spend.
- Smaller and rural districts face increased risk due to tighter budgets and aging infrastructure.
- Proactive planning helps schools avoid downtime, breaches, and service disruption.
- Cost‑effective tools, predictable licensing, and MDR services can extend protection without adding staff.
ESET MDR offers affordable 24/7 monitoring, expert threat hunting, and rapid incident response, helping schools stay protected even as federal funding shifts.
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