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Maryland Defense Cybersecurity Assistance Program (DCAP) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Commerce (funded by the Department of Defense's Office of Economic Adjustment) that funds defense contractors in Maryland working to achieve compliance with DFARS cybersecurity requirements and NIST 800-171 standards.
The program supports manufacturers and contractors in the defense supply chain by providing financial assistance for cybersecurity gap analyses, consulting services, and implementation of tools, hardware, and software. Eligible applicants are defense contractors in Maryland seeking to comply with federal cybersecurity mandates.
Award tiers include $2,500 for gap analysis, $5,000 for consulting services, and $3,000 for tools, hardware, and software. Applicants should contact Maryland MEP for current availability.
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Cybersecurity Assistance Program - Maryland MEP Cybersecurity has become a critical priority for manufacturing companies , especially those involved in defense-related supply chains. With increasing requirements tied to federal contracts, manufacturers—particularly defense contractors—must meet strict cybersecurity standards to remain eligible for government work.
Maryland MEP supports manufacturers across the state by delivering targeted cybersecurity training to ensure compliance with federal cybersecurity regulations and to mitigate operational risks.
This program provides comprehensive training support for: CMMC / NIST SP 800-171 compliance and documentation Incident Response Planning and Training Employee Cyber Awareness Training IT / OT Cybersecurity Training Maryland MEP has funding available to assist qualifying Maryland manufacturers with the cost of cybersecurity training and assessments, helping to build a safer, more resilient manufacturing sector in the state.
Please reach out to Sara Keith, skeith@mdmep. org for more information. Get the latest MD MEP news, upcoming trainings and events, and Maryland manufacturing information delivered right to your inbox.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Defense contractors in Maryland aiming to comply with DFARS and NIST 800-171 cybersecurity standards. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $2,500 (Gap Analysis); $5,000 (Consulting Services); $3,000 (Tools, Hardware, & Software) Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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