Fiscal Year 2024 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program
ID: 356496Type: Posted
Overview

Buyer

Department of Homeland Security - FEMA (DHS-DHS)

Award Range

$780K - $280M

Eligible Applicants

State Governments

Funding Category

Other

Funding Instrument

Grant

Opportunity Category

Mandatory

Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement

Yes

Original Source

https://grants.gov/search-results-detail/356496

Additional Information

https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/state-local-cybersecurity-grant-program
Timeline
    Description

    The Department of Homeland Security, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), is offering the Fiscal Year 2024 State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) to assist state, local, and territorial governments in managing and reducing systemic cyber risks. Eligible applicants, specifically the Governor-designated State Administrative Agencies (SAAs), must submit applications that address at least one of the program's objectives, which include developing governance structures, assessing current cybersecurity postures, implementing security protections, and ensuring personnel training in cybersecurity. This grant program, funded under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, has an estimated total funding amount of $279,873,562, with awards ranging from $780,000 to $279,873,562, and is expected to provide approximately 56 awards. Interested parties can access the application process through FEMA Grants Outcomes (GO) and should direct inquiries to the FEMA GO Help Desk at 1-877-585-3242 or via email at femago@fema.dhs.gov, with applications due by December 3, 2024.

    Point(s) of Contact
    femago@fema.dhs.gov
    Files
    Title
    Posted
    DRAFT.pdf
    The Department of Homeland Security, through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), has released a draft Investment Justification (IJ) Template for the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) to aid in the submission of applications by eligible entities. This draft guidance outlines the requirements for applicants to submit between one and four IJs, each aligned with specific objectives of the SLCGP as defined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO). The eligibility criteria include all U.S. states and territories, with designated State Administrative Agencies (SAAs) allowed to apply. As part of the application process, a Project Worksheet (PW) is required to detail project specifics, budget narratives, and associated costs. The IJ template captures background information on existing cybersecurity threats, required investments, project details, and how they align with broader cybersecurity objectives. It emphasizes the importance of thoroughly documenting existing capabilities and identified gaps in cybersecurity infrastructure. The meticulous submission process aims to ensure effective allocation of grant funding towards strengthening cybersecurity measures across jurisdictions, which is critical for national security against evolving cyber threats.
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