• Mississippi Office of Homeland Security

    Mississippi Office of Homeland Security

    State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP)

  • Grant Application

  • Date of Application
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  • Format: (000) 000-0000.
  • UEI Expiration Date*
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  • UEI Current or Expired

  • NIMS COMPLIANCE 

    As part of the SLCGP Grant Application process, each agency MUST provide a copy of the NIMS Compliance certifications. The NIMS Certifications 100, 200, 700, and 800 for one agency member. If an agency member needs to complete this training, they can visit FEMA's Training Website. 

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  • Grant Applicant Funding Request by Cost Category

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  • Problem Identification

  • Agency Cybersecurity Information

  • Are your agency's IT Operations,
  • Has your Agency had a Cybersecurity Assessment within the last year?
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  • If "Yes" and an assessment was completed, was the proposed project being applied for, identified as Vulnerability or Gap?
  • Is your Agency covered by a cybersecurity insurance policy?
  • Does your Agency have a written cybersecurity policy and procedures that all employees must consent to and abide by?

  • Proposed Project Description and Project Details

  • How was the Cybersecurity Gap Vulnerability identified?
  • Applicants are required to address how the potential project will align with the State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP) Grant Program Objectives. Please mark the OBJECTIVE that will best fit the Agency's project.

  • Grant Budget Request

    All Information submitted in the Grant Budget section represents a funding request. Approval is not guaranteed, and awards may be provided in full or in part. Applicants should list items in order of priority and demonstrated NEED. Each item must be clearly justified based on the identified threats, hazards, and cybersecurity gaps described in the previous questions. SLCGP funding is intended to support one-time investments that address current vulnerabilities and strengthen the Agency's cybersecurity posture.

  • Contractual Services

    Contractual Service may be requested for up to three years of service only. All expenses incurred adhere to current state and federal guidelines. The Agency should be prepared to continue contractual services beyond the end of the Grant Performance Period, ensuring continuity and sustainability. 

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  • Cybersecurity Equipment

    All requested equipment must be included on the FEMA Authorized Equipment List (AEL). The AEL can be accessed at https://www/fema.gov/grants/tools/authorized-equipment-list. All equipment purchases must directly support cybersecurity-related programs and activities, consistent with the Funding Guidance. 

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  • Training/Workforce Development

    Professional cybersecurity training is an allowable expense for personnel responsible for mitigating risk and maintaining resilience within the organization's technology environment. Eligible training may include industry-recognized certifications, such as CompTIA Security+, CySA+, PenTest+, and Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH), as well as SANS Institute courses, such as Enterprise Cloud Security Architecture.  Training/certifications are designed to enhance the skills and knowledge of system administrators, security analysts, and IT security teams, ensuring they are equipped to protect the organization against evolving cyber threats. 

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  • Other Expenses

    If any requested item(s) for the Agency do not fall within the categories listed above, please provide them in the section below. Be sure to include the item name, unit cost, and unit quantity for each item.

     

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  • SUSTAINABLITY OF PROJECT

  • Prior Grant Experience

    Please answer Yes or No to following questions
  • Has your agency previously received federal and/or state funding similar to the MOHS Grant?
  • Does your Agency have at least three years or experience receiving federal grant funds? (These grants do not have to be MOHS-related.)
  • Has your Agency received MOHS grant funding within the past three years?
  • Has your Agency ever received corrective actions as a result of an audit report?
  • Has the Agency's administration remained unchanged during the 2025 grant year? (For example: Chief, Sheriff, SGA, Financial Officer, Program Staff?)
  • Can the Agency's proposed project be fully completed by November 30, 2027?

  • Agency Audit

    Non-federal organizations, which expend $1,000,000.00 or more in federal funds during a fiscal year, will be required to have an audit performed in accordance with 2 CFR Part 200, Subpart F. Applicant MUST provide a copy of their latest audit report, even if the agency does not meet the funding threshold
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  • I certify that the Applicant's associated city/county/organization does NOT expect, to be required to have an audit performed under 2CFR Part 200, Subpart F, for the above listed program.
  • I certify that the Applicant's associated city/county/organization WILL BE required, to be required to have an audit performed under 2CFR Part 200, Subpart F. A copy of the audit report MUST be submitted at the time of this Application Submission.

  • Application Submission Compliance

    I certify that I am an employee of the aforementioned agency or have been hired by the agency to apply on their behalf for the grant. All parties have knowledge and approved of the contents of this Application, Budget Request, and all information provided within.
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