Texas · South Central US
Texas cybersecurity grants for defense contractors
Texas hosts one of the largest concentrations of defense infrastructure in the United States, anchored by Fort Cavazos. 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.
- 15Major installations
- III CorpsHQ at Fort Cavazos
- 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 Texas's defense work come from?
Texas is home to 15 major military installations across the Army, Navy, and Air Force, from Army headquarters to Navy aviation training and Air Force depot work, creating significant contracting opportunities, and CMMC obligations, for local businesses.
Killeen
Fort Cavazos
III Corps headquarters and a major armored and mechanized infantry post, generating contracts in vehicle maintenance, logistics, communications, and cybersecurity support.
San Antonio
Joint Base San Antonio (Lackland AFB)
The Air Force Center of Excellence for training, medical, and cyber operations, with major contracting in IT services, personnel support, and facilities management.
Corpus Christi
Naval Air Station Corpus Christi
The Navy's primary training base for fixed-wing flight training (T-6 and T-44 aircraft), with contracts in aviation maintenance, logistics, and specialized manufacturing.
Abilene
Dyess Air Force Base
Home to B-1B Lancer and C-130J airlift wings, generating contracts in aircraft maintenance, logistics, and base support services.
Your local partner
Who is Texas's CMMC and manufacturing partner?
TMAC (the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center) is Texas's Manufacturing Extension Partnership center. It provides cybersecurity and compliance assistance to manufacturers across the state pursuing DoD contracts.
Cybersecurity consulting
TMAC connects manufacturers with certified assessors and remediation support, plus gap assessments and policy development assistance.
Federal contracting support
TMAC helps small businesses with SAM.gov registration, capability statements, and proposal development, with regional offices statewide.
More resources
What other cybersecurity support can Texas businesses use?
Beyond the grant, Texas businesses can tap additional support through federal resources and coordination programs.
CISA Region 6
CISA's Dallas office provides cybersecurity advisories, vulnerability assessments, and incident-response planning for eligible Texas organizations.
FEMA Region 6
Coordinates emergency management and cybersecurity resilience programs for Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and New Mexico.
DoD Border Operations
Texas National Guard and active-duty units conduct border security operations that generate contracting in logistics, surveillance, and communications.
The grant
How much does a CMMC gap assessment cost in Texas?
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: Texas CMMC grants
Who qualifies for the CMMC gap assessment grant in Texas?
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. Texas businesses supporting Fort Cavazos, Joint Base San Antonio, or Naval Air Station Corpus Christi are typical candidates.
How much does a CMMC gap assessment cost in Texas?
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 Texas's MEP center?
TMAC (the Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center) is Texas's Manufacturing Extension Partnership center. It provides cybersecurity consulting and federal contracting support, including SAM.gov registration and connections to certified assessors, with regional offices across the state.
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 Texas 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