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F:::RTnET <br />Response to RFP# 40-22 <br />should have measurable objectives and a compelling reason for including the security <br />technology needed to achieve those objectives. <br />Our Grants Support Program consultants will help entities clarify and articulate their <br />specific technology needs, assist in the development of measurable objectives, and provide <br />input on other elements that might further strengthen the entities project proposal, <br />application or other information required by the grant. <br />Grants Support Program Frequently Asked Questions: <br />• What's the benefit of utilizing Fortinet's Grants Support Program? <br />Our Grants Support Program is designed to help public sector entities overcome financial <br />barriers that prevent our customers from purchasing Fortinet's cybersecurity solutions. We <br />provide free support by assigning a grant expert who works with the entity throughout the <br />entire grants process. <br />• What entities are eligible to receive grant funds? <br />The public sector entities listed below are generally eligible to apply for federal or state grant <br />funding opportunities as long as the project identified on the entity's submitted grant <br />application meets the grant requirements. <br />Government Organizations <br />o State governments <br />o County governments <br />o City or township governments <br />o Special district governments <br />o Native American tribal governments <br />Education Organizations <br />o Independent school districts <br />o Public and state controlled institutions of higher education <br />o Private institutions of higher education <br />Public Housing Organizations <br />o Public housing authorities <br />o Native American housing authorities <br />• What are the top grant funding streams for cybersecurity? <br />Thousands of grant opportunities are made available each year in the US, providing billions <br />of dollars in funding. Of course, not all of these opportunities are technology -friendly; <br />however the following grant opportunities have been identified as the top funding streams for <br />cybersecurity: <br />o Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, including State and Local Cybersecurity Grant Program <br />($550B) <br />o Stimulus funding from the American Rescue Plan ($1.9T) <br />o Tying into energy and climate funding available through Inflation Reduction Act ($36913) <br />o Tying into annual funding available from 26 federal grant -making agencies ($70013) <br />• Where do I get more information on Fortinet's Grants Support Program? <br />For more information on this program, please email us at: sled_ capture(&fortinet.com. <br />