DOE opens $100 million cybersecurity support opportunity for smaller utilities
The funding opportunity would support nonprofit partnerships serving rural and municipal electricity providers; it is an announced intent, not an award.
Event / data period: 2026-10-01
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The U.S. Department of Energy announced on October 1 an intent to fund nonprofit organizations that provide cybersecurity support to electric cooperatives, municipal utilities and small investor-owned utilities. The $100 million opportunity, administered through DOE’s Rural and Municipal Utility Cybersecurity partnership, could fund technical assistance, tools, training and threat-information sharing.
Applicants must demonstrate formal partnerships with at least six eligible utilities and the ability to deliver cybersecurity improvements across those participants. The program is intended to address capacity gaps at resource-constrained operators; DOE’s announcement describes a funding opportunity, and does not say the money has already been awarded.
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Utility cybersecurity funding opportunity
DOE funding opportunity ceiling for nonprofit partnerships providing cybersecurity services to eligible U.S. electric utilities.
- Funding opportunity amount
- 100 million USD
- 2026-10-01 · Target
- Minimum utility partners required per applicant
- ≥6 count
- 2026-10-01 · Observed
Methodology
The October 1, 2026 DOE announcement states a $100 million funding opportunity. Applicants must partner formally with at least six eligible electric utilities; awards had not yet been announced.
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