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Multiple fiscal year funding rounds are available (FY2022, FY2023, FY2024, FY2025), each with its own funding notice and application period. The FFY2023 cycle has a 48-month period of performance (December 1, 2023 – November 30, 2027). The FFY2024 cycle has a period of performance of December 1, 2024 – November 30, 2028, with a project completion deadline of September 30, 2028; applications were open July 10 – August 21, 2026. Maryland ensures that 80% of SLCGP funds are passed down to local jurisdictions, and rural applications receive score multipliers (FEMA Rural x1.5, Maryland Rural x1.0). Total FFY2023 allocation for Maryland: $6,514,533.00. The federal program is jointly managed by the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA).","status":{"value":"custom","customValue":"Recurring"},"source":"https://mdem.maryland.gov/Pages/cyber-preparedness-funding.aspx","funding":{"details":"Reimbursement-based federal subgrant program for eligible state agencies and local governments. Subrecipients submit completed project expenses to MDEM for reimbursement within 90 days of expenditure. Multiple fiscal year funding rounds: FY2022 (projects must be completed by August 31, 2026), FY2023 (period of performance December 1, 2023 – November 30, 2027; project completion by August 31, 2027), FY2024 (application window July 10 – August 21, 2026, now closed; period of performance December 1, 2024 – November 30, 2028; project completion by September 30, 2028), and FY2025 (coming soon). Maryland ensures 80% of SLCGP funds are passed down to local jurisdictions. Rural applications receive score multipliers (FEMA Rural x1.5, Maryland Rural x1.0). Total FFY2023 allocation for Maryland: $6,514,533.00. 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