Cybersecurity Preparedness
The initiative provides cost-share funding for agricultural marketing boards to improve their cybersecurity infrastructure. It helps reduce vulnerabilities, enhance digital resilience, and protect sensitive agri-food data.
Eligible funding may support:
• Security assessments and audits
• Cybersecurity software, firewalls, and infrastructure upgrades
• Staff training and incident response planning
These activities help safeguard agri-food systems from growing digital threats.
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Funding Amount
Up to $50,000 in funding at a 50% cost-share rate
Eligible Applicants
Producer associations
Eligible Purposes
Funding may be used to support cybersecurity preparedness, including:
• Digital infrastructure and systems upgrades
• Risk assessments and penetration testing
• Cybersecurity training and policy development
Additional activities may be eligible if they align with the program’s objectives.
Deadline to Apply
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