Resources
Public and nonprofit programs that help small suppliers with CMMC, and the official sources behind it. Some of them do work we also do. We list them anyway.
Every description below is taken from the organization's own page, and every card says the day we last checked it.
Organizations that help small suppliers get ready, in their own words.
CGA awards in-kind cybersecurity grants, meaning it provides the work rather than cash, and it costs the business nothing. Its grants include CMMC Level 1 and Level 2 gap assessments and cybersecurity training.
For: Small businesses across the defense industrial base that qualify for a grant.
Verified September 26, 2026
In its words, "guidance, solutions, and training that is practical, actionable, cost effective", and help to "assess current risk posture, identify any gaps, and implement solutions". Every state has a local center.
For: US manufacturers. Find your state's center at nist.gov/mep/centers.
Verified September 26, 2026
"The only MEP center in the Commonwealth." It lists "CMMC readiness assessments and gap analysis", "NIST 800-171 compliance evaluation and planning" and "System Security Plan (SSP) and POA&M development support".
For: Manufacturers in Virginia.
Verified September 26, 2026
In its words, "no-cost guidance and support services to help your business succeed in the government marketplace", under the Department of War's Office of Industrial Base Growth. It has a ZIP code locator for your nearest center.
For: Any business entering or growing in government contracting.
Verified September 26, 2026
In its words, "All counseling is confidential and at no cost to you." Headquartered in Fairfax, with CMMC pointers to Project Spectrum and DoD CIO.
For: Virginia businesses doing government contracting.
Verified September 26, 2026
Partnered with the DoW Office of Small Business Programs. It lists "Cyber Self Assessments" against NIST 800-171 and CMMC Level 1 and 2, and "Cybersecurity Readiness Training". Registration required.
For: Small businesses in the defense supply chain.
Verified September 26, 2026
Where the rules, the scores and the assessors actually live.
The official CMMC program page. It carries the notice of the 13 July 2026 suspension and states that all Phase I self-assessment requirements remain in place.
For: Anyone who needs the government's own statement of where CMMC stands.
Verified September 26, 2026
The accreditation body's directory, searchable by role: authorized C3PAOs, registered practitioners, registered provider organizations and others.
For: Anyone checking an assessor's or a consultant's standing.
Verified September 26, 2026
The Supplier Performance Risk System, where NIST SP 800-171 scores and CMMC status are posted.
For: Your Affirming Official, when a score is ready to post.
Verified September 26, 2026
The 110 requirements themselves, as published by NIST.
For: Anyone who wants the source text rather than a summary.
Verified September 26, 2026
The programs above help you get started. If you want the work done and run, pick a time.
What happens in 30 minutes
A CMMC Level 2 gap assessment scores all 110 requirements and calculates your SPRS score, at a published price.
Cyber Grants Alliance, a nonprofit, awards in-kind cybersecurity grants. It provides the gap assessment itself, not cash. It costs you nothing, and you are under no obligation to buy anything afterward, from us or from anyone.