MMAP Cybersecurity Round Solicitation 2024-MMAP-04

Background
The Center for Advanced Manufacturing, a division of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, is issuing a Grant Solicitation for state cost share to support cybersecurity infrastructure improvement projects (Solicitation No. 2024-CAM-04) to solicit responses from qualified manufacturers located within the Commonwealth’s borders, as part of the state’s on-going commitment to the manufacturing industry.

Work Details
The Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerate Program (“MMAP”) Cybersecurity Round provides up to $30,000 in capital cost share for cybersecurity infrastructure improvement projects located within the Commonwealth’s borders. The program aims to help Massachusetts-based small to medium-sized manufacturers enhance cybersecurity infrastructure to meet requirements from customers, strengthen the security of their networks, and allow them to enter additional markets.

The program provides capital through necessary capital equipment purchases and creates partnerships between manufacturers and non-profit partners to help build an ecosystem of support for manufacturers to collaborate and rely on. Eligible expenses include capital purchases of cybersecurity infrastructure only, such as badge readers, cameras, servers, network switches, or security appliances such as firewalls. Manufacturers must complete a third-party cybersecurity assessment prior to applying for the grants and apply directly for the grants with a collaboration between a manufacturer and a non-profit, an institution of higher education, or other public or quasi-public entity legally organized in Massachusetts.

Period of Performance
Grants are available for Fiscal Year 2024 (through June 28, 2024). All cost share funds should be drawn within twelve (12) months of notification of award. Agreements may span multiple fiscal years if the equipment purchased spans multiple fiscal years.

Place of Performance
The geographic location(s) where the grant-funded projects will be performed is within the Commonwealth's borders.