Georgia · Southeastern US
Georgia cybersecurity grants for defense contractors
Georgia hosts critical defense infrastructure across the Southeast, from Fort Eisenhower 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.
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 Eisenhower
Formerly Fort Benning, the Army's primary armor and infantry training center, generating contracts in ground systems, training support, and IT services.
Warner Robins
Robins Air Force Base
Air Force Sustainment Center headquarters, 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 the Georgia Association of Manufacturers. 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 Defense Alliance
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 a $5,000 in-kind award, no cash changes hands. 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 produces a scored gap report showing what stands between you and CMMC Level 2.
Leave with a remediation plan
You receive a prioritized action list and the resources that can fund the fixes, so compliance becomes a budget line, not a guess.
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 Eisenhower, 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 a $5,000 in-kind grant, no cash award. 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 the Georgia Association of Manufacturers 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, $5,000 each. Confirm eligibility and submit in minutes.