Wyoming Cybersecurity Grants for Defense Contractors and Small Business
What This Post Covers
Explore defense contracting opportunities, state programs, MEP centers, and CMMC compliance resources for Wyoming.
Wyoming's Strategic Defense Position
Wyoming hosts ICBM operations and critical missile defense infrastructure.
Defense Contractors in Wyoming
Wyoming contractors support ICBM operations with cybersecurity and missile defense expertise.
- F.E. Warren AFB: One of three ICBM missile fields. Intercontinental ballistic missile operations and cybersecurity for nuclear command and control.
Wyoming MEP and State Programs
Manufacturing Works supports small Wyoming businesses with technology and cybersecurity readiness.
Wyoming MEP Programs
Manufacturing Works helps small businesses prepare for NIST SP 800-171 and CMMC requirements.
- Manufacturing Works: manufacturingworks.com
- CISA Region 8: Denver field office serves Wyoming.
CMMC Compliance: What Defense Contractors Need to Know
CMMC Level 2 requires 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls. Apply for a free CGA grant.
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.
- NIST SP 800-171: 110 controls.
CGA National CMMC Gap Assessment Grant
100 in-kind grants valued at $5,000 each. No cash awarded. Sponsored by CMMC Ready Now.
Who Is Eligible?
Defense contractors and manufacturers who handle CUI. Wyoming small businesses encouraged to apply.
- What It Costs: Nothing. Apply now.
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 matched with a certified assessor who will conduct your gap assessment within 2 to 4 weeks.
- Step 3: Review your assessment report and begin remediation planning. CGA and CMMC Ready Now can connect you with implementation support if needed.
- 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 (no cash awarded) valued at $5,000 each.
Apply for the GrantThis post is for informational purposes only. Cyber Grants Alliance is a nonprofit providing grant access. CMMC Ready Now provides in-kind grants and professional assessment services.