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Empower to Grow (E2G) – 7(j) Technical Assistance Grant Initiative is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). This SBA manufacturing grant program is designed to strengthen the U.S. industrial base by funding organizations that deliver hands-on, in-person manufacturing training and technical assistance to small businesses.
Food processing is specifically included as an eligible manufacturing sector, which could support a restaurant food technology startup through training and technical assistance providers.
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Or search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: For-profit or not-for-profit entities, including small businesses, with at least three years of continuous existence and experience providing hands-on, in-person technical assistance or training related to small manufacturing businesses. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The published deadline was June 15, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Empower to Grow (E2G) – 7(j) Technical Assistance Grant Initiative is funded by U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Yes — this listing is flagged as national in scope, so applicants across the U.S. may apply, subject to the sponsor's other eligibility criteria.
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