Fort Leavenworth US Army
McConnell AFB Air Force
100 Grants Available
Kansas Defense Footprint
Kansas hosts major Army and Air Force installations that drive defense contracting opportunities across the state.
CMMC Phase 2 Update
DoD suspended the CMMC Phase 2 third-party (C3PAO) certification requirement on July 13, 2026, pending a program review: there is no confirmed enforcement date at this time. Phase 1 self-assessment against all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls remains mandatory now.
- Fort Leavenworth: US Army installation and home to the US Army Combined Arms Center. Army training systems, logistics, and cybersecurity contracting.
- McConnell AFB: Home to the 22nd Air Refueling Wing and KC-46 Pegasus operations. Aviation maintenance and logistics contracting.
- Kansas National Guard: Army and Air National Guard operations supporting homeland security and disaster response.
Kansas MEP: Kansas Manufacturing Solutions
Kansas Manufacturing Solutions (KMS) is Kansas's Manufacturing Extension Partnership center, providing technology adoption, cybersecurity readiness, and manufacturing improvement services to Kansas small and mid-sized businesses.
- Cybersecurity Readiness: KMS offers NIST-based assessments that help identify gaps relevant to CMMC Level 2 requirements.
- Federal Contracting Support: KMS assists with SAM.gov registration and DoD subcontracting navigation.
- Website: kansasmep.org
CMMC Compliance for Kansas Contractors
The Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program requires defense contractors to meet specific cybersecurity standards before winning contracts involving Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI).
- NIST SP 800-171: The foundation of CMMC Level 2. Covers 110 security controls across 14 domains including Access Control, Audit and Accountability, Risk Assessment, and Incident Response.
- Gap Assessment: A professional gap assessment identifies exactly which controls your organization does not yet meet and ranks them by severity. This is the critical first step.
- CGA Grant: The CGA CMMC Gap Assessment Grant provides an in-kind professional assessment at no cost. Apply now.
CGA National CMMC Gap Assessment Grant
Cyber Grants Alliance (CGA) is offering 100 in-kind grants. This is an in-kind grant.
- What You Get: A professional gap assessment against all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls, conducted by certified assessors. A prioritized list of compliance gaps by severity is included.
- What It Costs: Nothing. The assessment is provided at no cost to you through the CGA grant program, sponsored by Capital Cyber Compliance.
- How to Apply: Complete the online application. Grants awarded on a rolling basis until all 100 are distributed.
How to Get Started
Taking the first step toward CMMC compliance starts with understanding where your organization stands.
- Step 1: Complete the CGA Grant Application at cybergrantsalliance.org/cmmc-gap-assessment-grant. Applications take under 10 minutes.
- Step 2: If approved, you will be connected with an independent certified assessor who will conduct your gap assessment within 2 to 4 weeks.
- Step 3: Review your prioritized gap list and decide what to fix first. Remediation and implementation help is available separately from Capital Cyber Compliance.
- Step 4: Once remediation is complete, schedule your official CMMC certification assessment with an accredited C3PAO.
Ready to Start Your CMMC Journey?
Apply for the CGA National CMMC Gap Assessment Grant. 100 in-kind grants.
This post is for informational purposes only. Cyber Grants Alliance is a nonprofit providing grant access. Capital Cyber Compliance provides in-kind grants and professional assessment services.