SLCGP Application

Mississippi Office of Homeland Security

State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program (SLCGP)
Grant Application
Date of Application

MonthDayYear
Name of Agency*
Address of Agency

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityState / Province

Postal / Zip Code
Agency Contact Name *

First NameLast Name
Contact Email Address*
example@example.com
Contact Phone Number
Signatory Authorized Official Name*

First NameLast Name
Signatory Authorized Email Address*
example@example.com
Agency Type *
Select the type of Agency that best fits the Applicant
If you selected "Other", please describe the organization.
UEI Number*
*Provide a copy of the UEI, as shown in SAM.gov
UEI Expiration Date*

MonthDayYear
Select Congressional District
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.
Documentation MUST be Uploaded at the time of Application submission. *

All documents must be submitted in PDF format. Submit NIMS compliance documents using the following naming format: [Agency Name] NIMS 100 (e.g., MOHS NIMS 100). Agencies may combine all NIMS certifications into a single PDF is preferred.
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Grant Applicant Funding Request by Cost Category

	Amount Requested
Contractual Service
Cybersecurity Equipment
Training
Other Expenses

Total Application Funding Request:

Proposed Project Description and Project Details
Provide a detailed summary of the Cybersecurity project that will be implemented?
Provide a detailed description of any cybersecurity gaps or vulnerabilities that limit your Agency's ability to prevent, protect against, mitigate, respond to, or recover from cybersecurity threats and hazards. All information submitted will be treated as confidential and used solely for the purpose of the application and program support.
How was the Cybersecurity Gap/Vulnerability identified?
How was the Cybersecurity Gap Vulnerability identified?

Real Cybersecurity EventCybersecurity ExerciseCybersecurity AssessmentOther
Identify and describe the primary cybersecurity gap that this initiative is designed to address.
Explain how this project will address the Agency's existing cybersecurity gaps and how the requested funding will enhance the overall cybersecurity capabilities.
Describe how the requested funding, resources, training, or equipment will enhance your Agency's ability to address identified cybersecurity gaps or vulnerabilities and strengthen overall cybersecurity capability.
Describe the anticipated impact and outcomes of the cybersecurity project if funding is awarded, including how the project will strengthen the Agency's security posture, reduce identified risks, and improve long-term cybersecurity resilience.
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.

Objective 1: Governance/Planning - Develop and establish appropriate governance structures, as well as develop, implement, or revise cybersecurity plans, to improve capabilities to respond to cybersecurity incidents and ensure continuity of operations.Objective 2: Assessment and Evaluation - Understand their current cybersecurity posture and areas of improvement based on continued testing, evaluation, and structured assessments.Objective 3: Mitigation - Implement security protections commensurate with risk.Objective 4: Workforce Development - Ensure organizations personnel are appropriately training in cybersecurity, commensurate with responsibility.

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.

Contractual Services Budget

	Contractual Service	Amount of Contractual Service	Quantity of Contractual Service	Total of Contractual Service
Service 1
Service 2
Service 3
Service 4
Service 5

Total for Contractual Services
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.

Cybersecurity Equipment Budget

	FEMA AEL	Description	EQ Cost	EQ Quantity	EQ Total
EQ 1
EQ 2
EQ 3
EQ 4
EQ 5

Total for Cybersecurity Equipment
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.

Training/Workforce Development Budget

	Training Name	Training Cost	Training Quantity	Training Total
Training 1
Training 2
Training 3
Training 4
Training 5

Total for Training/Workforce Development Budget
Explain how the requested trainings and certifications programs will reduce identified cybersecurity gaps or vulnerabilities and how they will enhance the Agency's overall capability to protect, detect, and respond to cyber threats.
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.

Other Expenses Budget

	Item Name	Item Cost	Item Quantity	Item Total
Other Expense 1
Other Expense 2
Other Expense 3
Other Expense 4
Other Expense 5

Total for Other Expenses Budget
Requests in this category must include a brief justification explaining how the expense supports SLCGP goals and cyber terrorism preparedness. Costs must be allowable under SLCGP and may include training, travel, or other related expenses not listed elsewhere
Total for OVERALL Budget Request

Mississippi Office of Homeland Security

Grant Application

Grant Applicant Funding Request by Cost Category

Problem Identification

Agency Cybersecurity Information

Proposed Project Description and Project Details

Grant Budget Request

SUSTAINABLITY OF PROJECT

Prior Grant Experience

Agency Audit

Application Submission Compliance