Kansas Cybersecurity Grants for Defense Contractors and Small Business
What This Post Covers
Kansas Defense Footprint
Kansas hosts major Army and Air Force installations that drive defense contracting opportunities across the state.
CMMC Phase 2 Deadline: November 10, 2026
Beginning November 10, 2026, DoD will begin enforcing CMMC Level 2 certification on contracts involving Controlled Unclassified Information. Contractors without a current gap assessment may be ineligible for new awards.
- 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 creates a roadmap to compliance. This is the critical first step.
- CGA Grant: The CGA CMMC Gap Assessment Grant provides a $5,000 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 valued at $5,000 each. This is an in-kind grant. No cash is awarded.
- What You Get: A professional gap assessment against all 110 NIST SP 800-171 controls, conducted by certified assessors. Written report and remediation roadmap included.
- What It Costs: Nothing. The $5,000 assessment is provided at no cost through the CGA grant program, sponsored by CMMC Ready Now.
- 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 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.