Cybersecurity Grants for Manufacturing Companies
Protect Your Production Line, Supply Chain, and Future
Manufacturers are under attack. Ransomware groups know you can’t afford downtime: every minute of lost production costs thousands. Your legacy equipment, stretched-thin IT team, and complex supply chain create vulnerabilities that hackers exploit daily.
The Cyber Grants Alliance provides in-kind cybersecurity services to help manufacturers secure their operations without disrupting production.
Why Manufacturers Are Prime Targets
- Operational Technology (OT) Vulnerabilities: Legacy industrial control systems weren’t built for modern threats
- Supply Chain Risk: One compromised vendor can expose your entire network
- High Downtime Costs: Manufacturers pay an average of $5,600 per minute of downtime during a cyber attack
- Valuable IP: Product designs, customer data, and process information are gold to competitors and cybercriminals
- Regulatory Pressure: CMMC, NIST 800-171, and emerging regulations require documented cybersecurity
What the Grant Covers
Eligible manufacturers receive comprehensive in-kind cybersecurity services:
| Service | What It Does For You |
|---|---|
| Cybersecurity Risk Assessment | Identify vulnerabilities in your IT and OT environments before attackers do |
| Network Security Evaluation | Audit firewalls, segmentation between IT/OT, and remote access controls |
| CMMC & Compliance Scoping | Understand exactly what compliance level you need and what gaps exist |
| Incident Response Planning | Documented procedures to minimize damage when (not if) an attack occurs |
| Vendor Risk Assessment | Evaluate your supply chain partners’ security posture |
| Staff Security Awareness Training | Turn your employees from vulnerabilities into your first line of defense |
Who Qualifies
- Small and medium-sized manufacturing companies in the United States
- Defense contractors and commercial manufacturers
- Companies with DoD contracts or pursuing CMMC compliance
- Industrial, commercial, and consumer goods manufacturers
- Machine shops, fabricators, and assembly operations
The Application Process
- Apply Online: Complete the brief application at cybergrantsalliance.org/apply (takes 5 minutes)
- Qualification Review: We review your application within 5 business days
- Grant Award: Approved manufacturers receive in-kind cybersecurity services
- Services Delivered: Our partner Capital Cyber executes the work at no cost to your company
Don’t Wait for a Breach to Take Action
Manufacturing is the second-most targeted industry for ransomware attacks. One successful breach can:
- Shut down production for days or weeks
- Expose sensitive customer and supplier data
- Damage your reputation with key customers
- Cost hundreds of thousands in recovery and lost revenue
- Disrupt your entire supply chain
The grant is available. The only question is whether you’ll take advantage of it.
Apply for the Cybersecurity Grant for Manufacturers
Ready to secure your production line? Take 5 minutes to apply now.
Questions About the Grant?
Email: info@cybergrantsalliance.org
Phone: (888) 323-9991About the Partnership
These grants are delivered in partnership with Capital Cyber, a cybersecurity firm with 24 years of experience protecting businesses. They’ve cracked 20,000+ passwords in security assessments and specialize in CMMC compliance for defense contractors and manufacturers.
Ready to Protect Your Business?
Join the businesses strengthening their cybersecurity with CGA.
Or email info@cybergrantsalliance.org or call +1 (888) 323-9991