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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 FFY 2023 Application period is open! We will be accepting applications until October 3rd.

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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, Purpose, & Strategy

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.

 

• 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 [October 3, 2024] at 11:59:59 PM EDT

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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.

Please be advised that several updates have been made to the application package for the FFY2023 SLCGP cycle.

1. Applicants should complete both the Maryland FFY2023 SLCGP Subgrant Project Proposal Application and the Maryland SLCGP FFY2023 Additional Application Documents Packet. Please see the Step-by-Step Process below on how to apply.
2. The FY23 SLCGP Budget Narrative and Justification must include budgets broken down by Federal and POETE categories to meet the requirements of SLCGP. Further information is provided within the information guides on this change.
3. Applicants using a vendor or contract services MUST provide an itemized quote with their application.
4. The Committee has expanded the definition of a Rural jurisdiction to meet the needs of smaller Maryland localities not eligible under the Federal Rural Classification. Please see the Maryland FFY2023 SLCGP Funding Guide, Eligibility Criteria section for more information.
   
   

Information Guides

1. Maryland FFY2023  SLCGP Funding Guide [PDF]
   
2. Maryland FFY2023 SLCGP Project Application & Budget Narrative Instruction Manual [PDF]
   
3. Maryland FFY2023 SLCGP FAQs [PDF]
   

Application Documents 

1. Maryland FFY2023 SLCGP Subgrant Project Proposal Application [PDF] [Word]
   
2. Maryland SLCGP FFY2023 Additional Application Documents Packet [Excel]
   Packet includes:
• ​Maryland FFY2023 SLCGP Budget Narrative and Justification
  
• Appendix A: Cybersecurity Capabilities Assessment
  
• Appendix E: Measurable Milestones​
  


3. Form W-9 (if applicable) [P​DF]

Step-by-Step Process: How to Apply

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If you would like to apply for the SLCGP Program, follow the instructions below.
         

1. Review all information guides provided above.
   
   
2. Download & Complete the following documents:
1. Maryland FFY2023 SLCGP Subgrant Project Proposal Application
2. Maryland SLCGP FFY2023 Additional Application Documents Packet
3. Form W-9 (if applicable)
   
   
3. Email completed forms to slcgp.grant@maryland.gov. Subject Line must be in this format:
1. FY[funding year] SLCGP - [Sub-recipient Name] [Project Title] Application Forms
2. Example: FY[23] SLCGP - [MDEM]- [SLCGP Project] Application Forms
   
   
4. Committee submits projects to FEMA
   
   
5. FEMA approves/reject projects
   
   
6. Receive Committee Project Disposition
   
   
7. If approved, funds are awarded to the pass-through entity (MDEM) upon signature of the subrecipient subaward agreement.
   
   
8. Submit Letter of Intent to Accept or Reject Funding in 30 Days to  slcgp.grant@maryland.gov. Subject Line must be in this format:
1. FY[funding year] SLCGP - [Sub-recipient Name] [Project Title] Letter of Intent
2. Example: FY[23] SLCGP - [MDEM]- [SLCGP Project] Letter of Intent

 
The scoring criteria for the applications are included in the Maryland FFY2023 SLCGP Subrecipient Funding Guide – applicants should review the scoring criteria to understand how the Committee will score the applications.
      

      

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.        

REMINDER: Do not submit applications to FEMA or grants.gov. MDEM will do that on behalf of the State of Maryland.​      

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SLCGP Planning Committee Minutes & Agendas

Find these on MDEM's​ Public Meetings page!

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