CyberOhio, in partnership with the Ohio Emergency Management Agency (Ohio EMA), is launching the Round 3 .gov Domain Migration Grant Program, a funding opportunity to help Ohio local government entities strengthen online security and public trust by transitioning official websites to the .gov domain.
This initiative is funded through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) and reflects Ohio’s continued commitment to advancing a more secure, resilient, and trusted digital government ecosystem.
Grant Program Overview
Why .gov Matters
The .gov domain is owned and administered by the federal government and is reserved exclusively for verified government entities. Transitioning to .gov:
Domain registration through get.gov is free for eligible entities. Grant funds may be used to support migration costs, technical setup, and DNS services.
How to Apply
Eligible local government entities must submit their application describing their planned .gov migration, cost estimate, and cost-share plan. Applications must be submitted through the online Round 3 SLCGP .gov Migration Application Form before March 13th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. Late submissions will not be reviewed.
Support and Assistance
The CyberOhio team is available to provide technical assistance throughout the application period.
Point of Contact: CyberOhio at cyberohio@governor.ohio.gov