Fema Grants
State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program funding can be used to purchase equipment and software as long as the equipment andsoftware are directly related to implementing a comprehensive cybersecurity plan.The SLCGP grants are not intended solely for replacing security cameras and software. FEMA is more likely to accept applications thatinclude holistic approaches, such as developing cybersecurity plans, implementing controls, performing risk assessments andcybersecurity training.Covered cybersecurity activities include:Purchasing cybersecurity tools and technologiesDeveloping and implementing cybersecurity plansImplementing cybersecurity controls and best practicesProviding cybersecurity training to employeesConducting cybersecurity risk assessments and auditsFEMA grants will fund 80% of the cost of approved rip–and–replace projects, while recipient organizations (or other grants) must fund the remaining 20%.
- Rip and replace non–NDAA–compliant security cameras
- and software
- Manage, monitor, and track information systems and
- network traffic
- Enhance the preparation, response, and resiliency of
- information systems
- Implement continuous cybersecurity assessments and
- threat mitigation practices
- FEMA also requires plans to establish a Cybersecurity
- Planning Committee to oversee the plan and outline the
- committee’s roles and responsibilities in a
- Cybersecurity Charter