Published Date: 07-29-2025
Location: Atlanta, GA
A padlock over a digital circuit board symbolizes cybersecurity protection.
The Cyber Grants Alliance (CGA) has announced a partnership with Capital Cyber Compliance (CCC) to launch a five-year, $2.5 million penetration testing grant program. Beginning in August 2025, the initiative will fund 100 grants per year (500 total) – each a $5,000 professional cybersecurity assessment – to help qualifying organizations strengthen their defenses. The exclusive sponsorship by CCC is noted as the largest cybersecurity grant funding commitment in the nonprofit sector to date, reflecting a new model of corporate responsibility in the industry. The program aims to close urgent security gaps for resource-limited organizations as cybercrime costs surge globally and new regulations (like the DoD’s CMMC 2.0 for defense contractors) demand stricter protection measures.
• Who: Cyber Grants Alliance (a nonprofit dedicated to democratizing cybersecurity) and Capital Cyber Compliance (a Virginia-based cybersecurity solutions provider). CGA Board Member Nikhil B. provided insight on the partnership’s significance.
• What: An exclusive sponsorship agreement to fund a nationwide penetration testing grant program. CCC will invest $2.5 million over five years to provide 100 cybersecurity assessment grants annually (each worth $5,000) for eligible organizations. Each grant offers a comprehensive security audit – including external/internal network penetration testing, vulnerability identification, risk assessment, and remediation recommendations – delivered by CCC’s certified professionals. Qualifying organizations must have at least 10 employees and $1 million in annual revenue. • When: Announced on July 29, 2025; program launches August 1, 2025, and will run for five years (through 2030). Applications for the grants are open now on CGA’s website, with the first awards expected later in 2025.
• Where: Atlanta, GA (announcement made by CGA); Leesburg, VA (CCC headquarters). The grant program is available to organizations across the United States. • Why: To help small and mid-sized organizations – including nonprofits, local governments, contractors, and businesses – obtain critical cybersecurity testing they might otherwise afford. The partnership removes financial barriers that often prevent essential security assessments, addressing a market gap that leaves many vulnerable. This initiative comes amid escalating cyber threats (global cybercrime costs projected to reach $23 trillion by 2027) and growing compliance pressures (e.g. Department of Defense’s CMMC 2.0 requirements and cyber insurance mandates) calling for stronger security postures.
A nonprofit organization dedicated to “democratizing cybersecurity protection” through innovative grant programs. CGA connects industry expertise with organizations in need, making professional cybersecurity services accessible regardless of budget constraints. Based in Atlanta, the alliance focuses on bridging the cybersecurity gap for at-risk entities by facilitating partnerships that promote greater security for all. Capital Cyber Compliance (CCC): A rapidly growing cybersecurity firm based in Leesburg, Virginia, specializing in penetration testing, compliance consulting, and security assessments. Founded in 2020, the company provides comprehensive cybersecurity solutions to government contractors, municipalities, financial institutions, and private-sector clients. CCC’s mission is rooted in strengthening businesses’ resilience against cyber threats, and its corporate sponsorship of CGA’s program exemplifies industry leadership in cybersecurity responsibility.
Nikhil B – Board Member, Cyber Grants Alliance
Phone: +1 (888) 323-9991
Email: info@cybergrantsalliance.com
Website: CyberGrantsAlliance.org
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