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Empower to Grow Manufacturing Grant

E2G Manufacturing Grant

Supports manufacturing workforce growth by funding practical in-person training and technical assistance for smaller manufacturing businesses.

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The FY2026 Empower to Grow (E2G) Manufacturing Grant, posted on Grants.gov as NOFO 362182, is part of the Small Business Administration's Made in America Manufacturing Initiative. It funds organizations to provide innovative, hands-on, in-person manufacturing training and technical assistance to eligible small manufacturing business concerns across the United States. The program deadline is June 1…

Innovative hands-on, in-person manufacturing training and technical assistance delivered by experienced organizations to eligible small manufacturing business concerns.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.—
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: www.sba.gov