Connecticut manufacturers and allied service providers with 3–300 CT employees can get a 50% matching grant of up to $35,000 for cybersecurity assessments (up to $10,000) and CMMC remediation done by a third-party provider. Projects must be at least $5,000 and finished within 12 months.
CAP supports Connecticut manufacturing companies seeking cybersecurity assessments and CMMC certification to meet federal cybersecurity requirements. Eligible companies can apply for up to $35,000 in total, and the company pays half the cost. At most $10,000 can go to the initial assessment. Funding beyond that requires a third-party Gap Analysis or Plan of Action and Milestones. The program is listed as active.
Must be a manufacturing company or allied service provider
Registered with the Secretary of State for at least 3 years and generating manufacturing revenue
Located in Connecticut or relocating manufacturing operations to the state
More than half of revenue from the sale of goods manufactured or allied services to manufacturers
At least 3 and no more than 300 employees in Connecticut
Total proposed project value of at least $5,000; project completed within 12 months
Must not have committed to the project before applying; a third-party vendor must execute it
Must not have previously been awarded a total of $35,000 from the program
Good standing with CT Department of Revenue Services and CT Department of Labor
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