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Texas cybersecurity grants for defense contractors
Texas hosts one of the largest concentrations of defense infrastructure in the United States, anchored by Fort Hood. 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 Texas's defense work come from?
Texas's defense economy spans multiple military branches and installations, from Army headquarters to Navy training and DoD depot work, creating significant contracting opportunities, and CMMC obligations, for local businesses.
Killeen
Fort Hood
III Corps headquarters and the largest active-duty armored division in the U.S. Army, 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 Station Corpus Christi
The Navy's primary training base for surface warfare and naval aviation, with contracts in maritime maintenance, logistics, and specialized manufacturing.
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 Houston 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 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 — 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 Hood, Joint Base San Antonio, or Naval 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 a $5,000 in-kind grant, no cash award. 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, $5,000 each. Confirm eligibility and submit in minutes.