Georgia · Southeastern US
Georgia cybersecurity grants for defense contractors
Georgia hosts critical defense infrastructure across the Southeast, from Fort Gordon to Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base. If you hold or pursue DoD work, a CMMC gap assessment shows exactly where you stand, and the Cyber Grants Alliance grant can cover it.
- 4Major installations
- 110NIST 800-171 controls
- 100Grants available
CMMC Phase 2 status: under DoD review. DoD suspended the CMMC Phase 2 third-party certification requirement in July 2026 pending a program review. Phase 1 self-assessment against NIST SP 800-171 remains mandatory now, and self-certified compliance carries more liability with third-party verification on hold.
Why it matters here
Where does Georgia's defense work come from?
Georgia's defense economy spans Army ground systems, Air Force sustainment, and submarine maintenance, creating significant contracting opportunities, and CMMC obligations, for local businesses.
Augusta
Fort Gordon
Home of the Army Cyber Center of Excellence and the Signal Corps, generating contracts in cybersecurity, signal systems, training support, and IT services.
Warner Robins
Robins Air Force Base
Home of the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex, part of the Air Force Sustainment Center, with major contracting in aircraft maintenance, logistics, and cyber support services.
St. Marys
Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base
East coast base for Trident ballistic missile submarines, a high-security contracting environment for submarine maintenance work.
Marietta
Dobbins Air Reserve Base
Air Force and Army National Guard aviation facility, with contracts in maintenance, training, and logistics support.
Your local partner
Who is Georgia's CMMC and manufacturing partner?
Georgia MEP is Georgia's Manufacturing Extension Partnership center, delivered through Georgia Tech's Enterprise Innovation Institute. It provides manufacturing assistance and compliance support to Georgia defense contractors pursuing DoD work.
Cybersecurity consulting
Georgia MEP connects manufacturers with certified assessors and remediation planning support relevant to CMMC Level 2.
Defense contracting navigation
Georgia MEP helps small businesses navigate DoD contracting requirements and identify opportunities.
More resources
What other cybersecurity support can Georgia businesses use?
Beyond the grant, Georgia businesses can tap additional support through federal resources and industry partners.
CISA Region 4
CISA's Atlanta office provides cybersecurity support to Georgia organizations through no-cost vulnerability assessments and incident-response planning.
Georgia Aerospace & Defense Alliance (GADA)
Industry association providing networking, advocacy, and contracting-opportunity information for Georgia defense contractors.
Georgia MEP
The state's Manufacturing Extension Partnership center connects manufacturers with gap assessment services, implementation support, and grant programs.
The grant
How much does a CMMC gap assessment cost in Georgia?
Through the CMMC gap assessment grant, it is an in-kind award. You receive the assessment itself, delivered by a certified partner. 100 grants are available.
Confirm you qualify
Open to U.S. defense contractors and manufacturers in the supply chain that hold or pursue DoD contracts and have not yet completed a CMMC assessment.
Get assessed against NIST 800-171
A certified partner reviews your current controls and identifies the gaps that stand between you and CMMC Level 2.
Leave knowing where you stand
You receive a prioritized list of your compliance gaps by severity, so you know what to fix first.
Questions
Frequently asked questions: Georgia CMMC grants
Who qualifies for the CMMC gap assessment grant in Georgia?
The grant is open to U.S. defense contractors and manufacturers in the DoD supply chain that hold or are pursuing DoD contracts and have not yet completed a CMMC assessment. Georgia businesses supporting Fort Gordon, Robins Air Force Base, or Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base are typical candidates.
How much does a CMMC gap assessment cost in Georgia?
Through the Cyber Grants Alliance program, the assessment is delivered as an in-kind grant. You receive the assessment itself from a certified partner. 100 grants are available.
What is Georgia's MEP center?
Georgia MEP is Georgia's Manufacturing Extension Partnership center, delivered through Georgia Tech's Enterprise Innovation Institute at gamep.org. It provides cybersecurity consulting, connecting manufacturers with certified assessors and remediation planning, plus defense contracting navigation for small businesses.
Is CMMC Level 2 enforcement still happening on November 10, 2026?
No. DoD suspended the CMMC Phase 2 third-party (C3PAO) certification requirement on July 13, 2026, pending a program review, so there is no confirmed enforcement date at this time. Phase 1 self-assessment against all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls remains mandatory now, and self-certified SPRS scores carry more liability while third-party verification is paused. A gap assessment is still the essential first step.
Do subcontractors in Georgia need CMMC?
If your contract or a prime's contract involves Controlled Unclassified Information, CMMC requirements generally flow down to subcontractors that handle that information. A gap assessment is the fastest way to confirm what applies to you.
Ready when you are
Apply for your CMMC gap assessment grant
100 in-kind awards. Confirm eligibility and submit in minutes.
Or email info@cybergrantsalliance.org or call +1 (888) 323-9991