Maryland organizations and jurisdictions have access to multiple funding streams to support their development, resilience, and cyber maturity. To learn more about what's available, check out the list below!
State + Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
The Maryland Department of Emergency Management and the Maryland Cybersecurity Planning Committee are pleased to announce that we are accepting applications for the Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 2022 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP).
General Info: The goal of the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) is to help states, local governments, rural areas, and territories address cybersecurity risks and cybersecurity threats to information systems. The program enables DHS to make targeted cybersecurity investments in state, local and territorial government agencies, thus improving the security of critical infrastructure and resilience of the services that state, local, and territorial governments provide to their communities.
The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) are jointly managing the SLCGP. CISA will provide subject-matter expertise and determine allowable activities, while FEMA will conduct eligibility reviews and issue/administer the grant awards consistent with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies.
(Read the official FEMA Notice of Funding for this grant here)
Background
In Maryland, the strategy for prioritizing and approving projects using SLCGP funds will be developed and maintained by the State of Maryland SLCGP Planning Committee.
The purpose of the Maryland State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program Planning Committee (the “Committee”) is to develop, approve, implement, monitor, review, and revise as appropriate a strategic plan (the “Funding Plan”) that establishes funding priorities and approves projects, which are intended to identify, assess, and address cyber risks within and across state and local government organizations in the State of Maryland in accordance with the requirements of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) (Pub. L. No. 117-58) and the State and
Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) administered by the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).
The SLCGP funds granted to the State of Maryland will be distributed by the
Committee. The Committee will award subapplicants who demonstrate the ability to put forward the most competitive projects, in alignment with the project application, and maintain federal and state grant compliance.
How to Apply
Below are instructions for applications for FY2022:
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Applicants must be one of the eligible entities listed in the FEMA Notice of
Funding under Section C: Eligibility Information. -
Applicants must must submit their applications to the State
Administrative Agency (SAA)/ Maryland Department of Emergency
Management (MDEM)
no later than Monday, June 17, 2024 at 11:59:59 PM
EDT
Application Package
Applying for this award is a multi-step process and requires time to complete. Please read the overview below on how to apply.
The Maryland Cyber Planning Committee has developed two programs to distribute the funds. Applicants are eligible to apply for both programs, but will only be awarded one:
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A reimbursable Sub-grant program where eligible entities can apply for funding for their own projects.
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An ISO Shared Services program where jurisdictions can receive support for cybersecurity assessments, vulnerability management, and receive consultations on how to reduce risk, improve security, cyber readiness and resilience, and hardening networks from the Department of Information Technology’s Office of Security Management.
Application Documents
Informational Documents
Please review these documents before beginning your application.
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Maryland FFY2022 SLCGP Funding Guide [PDF]
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Maryland FFY2022 SLCGP Project Applications & Budget Narrative Instruction Manual (Sub-grant & ISO Program application instructions provided) [PDF]
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Maryland FFY2022 SLCGP FAQs [Word]
Sub-grant Application Documents
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Maryland FFY2022 SLCGP Subrecipient Project Proposal Application
[PDF] [Word]
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Appendix A: Cybersecurity Capabilities Assessment [Excel]
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Appendix E: Measurable Milestones [Word]
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Maryland FFY2022 SLCGP Budget Narrative and Justification Template
[Excel]
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W-9 Form (if applicable) [PDF]
ISO Shared Services Application Documents
Step-by-Step Instructions: Subgrant Program
If you have elected to participate in the Sub-grant Program, follow the instructions below.
- Review All Mandatory Instructional Documents & Forms.
- Download & Complete the Following Documents:
- Maryland FFY2022 SLCGP Subrecipient Project Proposal Application [PDF] [Word]
- Appendix A: Cybersecurity Capabilities Assessment [Excel]
- Appendix E: Measurable Milestones [Word]
- Maryland FFY2022 SLCGP Budget Narrative and Justification Template [Excel]
- Form W-9 (if applicable) [PDF]
- Email completed forms to slcgp.grant@maryland.gov and 'cc’ Jesse Limmer.
Subject Line must be in this format: - FY[funding year] SLCGP - [Sub-recipient Name] [Project Title] Application Forms
- Example: FY[22] SLCGP - [MDEM]- [SLCGP Project] Application Forms
- Committee submits projects to FEMA
- FEMA approves/reject projects
- Receive Committee Project Disposition
- Submit Letter of Intent to Accept or Reject Funding in 30 Days to slcgp.grant@maryland.gov and 'cc’ Jesse Limmer.
Subject Line must be in this format: - FY[funding year] SLCGP - [Sub-recipient Name] [Project Title] Letter of Intent
- Example: FY[22] SLCGP - [MDEM]- [SLCGP Project] Letter of Intent
- Funds are awarded by the pass-through entity (MDEM) upon signature of the subrecipient subaward agreement and its submission back to MDEM.
The scoring criteria for the applications are included in the Maryland FFY2022 SLCGP Funding Guide – applicants should review the scoring criteria to understand how your applications will be scored by the Committee.
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
Entities doing business with the federal government must obtain and use the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) created in SAM.gov.
For current applicants, if you have a UEI, enter it in the application template where it is indicated.
If you do not yet have a UEI you may leave that field in the application template blank, and your application will be accepted. However, please continue your efforts to get a UEI, as MDEM must have a UEI for all successful applicants in order to issue subrecipient awards in the coming months. Please refer to the UEI instructions at SAM.gov.
Step-by-Step Instructions: ISO Program
If you have elected to participate in the Shared Service ISO Program, follow the instructions below.
- Review All Mandatory Instructional Documents & Forms.
- Download & Complete the Following Documents:
- Form W-9 (if applicable) [PDF]
- Email the completed application form to slcgp.grant@maryland.gov and 'cc’ Jesse Limmer, the SLCGP Grant Administrator.
Subject Line must be in this format: - FY[funding year] SLCGP - [Sub-recipient Name] [Project Title] Application Forms
- Example: FY[22] SLCGP - [MDEM]- [SLCGP Project] Application Forms
- Please review and sign the Local Consent Form and email to slcgp.grant@maryland.gov and 'cc’ Jesse Limmer, the SLCGP Grant Administrator.
Subject Line must be in this format: - FY[funding year] SLCGP - [Sub-recipient Name] [Project Title] Local Consent Form
- Example: FY[22] SLCGP - [MDEM]- [SLCGP Project] Local Consent Form
- Committee submits projects to FEMA
- FEMA approves/rejects projects
- If approved, the Maryland Department of Information Technology will be notified to begin the establishment of ISO services for the subrecipient.
The scoring criteria for the applications are included in the Maryland FFY2022 SLCGP Funding Guide – applicants should review the scoring criteria to understand how your applications will be scored by the Committee.
Unique Entity Identifier (UEI)
Entities doing business with the federal government must obtain and use the Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) created in SAM.gov.
For current applicants, if you have a UEI, enter it in the application template where it is indicated.
If you do not yet have a UEI you may leave that field in the application template blank, and your application will be accepted. However, please continue your efforts to get a UEI, as MDEM must have a UEI for all successful applicants in order to issue subrecipient awards in the coming months. Please refer to the UEI instructions at SAM.gov.
SLCGP Planning Committee Minutes + Agendas
Find these on MDEM's Public Meetings page!