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Find similar grantsEvergreen Manufacturing Growth Grants is sponsored by Washington State Department of Commerce. Aims to accelerate manufacturing job growth and economic opportunities across Washington State, focusing on rural communities, by supporting projects that generate manufacturing and R&D jobs, spur technological advances, and support workforce development.
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Evergreen Manufacturing Growth Grants – Washington State Department of Commerce 简体中文 ( Chinese (Simplified) ) 繁體中文 ( Chinese (Traditional) ) Tiếng Việt ( Vietnamese ) Evergreen Manufacturing Growth Grants Request for Application (RFA) Issue request for proposals: April, 2, 2026 Question and answer period: April 2-April 16, 2026 Pre-proposal conference: April 14, 2026, 12:30 p. m. Proposals due: May 14, 2026, 4:00 p.
m. Commerce is now accepting applications for grants that support accelerating manufacturing job growth and economic opportunities across the state, with a focus on rural communities. These project investments help generate significant direct manufacturing and R&D jobs, spur technological advances and/or support workforce development, as well as strategically align with the state’s key industries.
There is $1 million available for individual awards of $100,000 – $200,000, made possible by the Building Economic Strength Through Manufacturing (BEST) Act passed by the Washington Legislature in 2021 to provide a framework for increasing manufacturing jobs.
This competitive Request for Applications (RFA) is open to individual businesses and industrial innovation cluster organizations (also referred to as “innovation clusters” or “clusters”). Grants to support specific business expansion projects will be awarded to proposals submitted by local economic development groups, referred to as state Associate Development Organizations (ADOs).
The nonprofit ADOs will administer the state funds for these projects. Projects will be evaluated on the likelihood requested funding supports the growth of manufacturing jobs, research and development jobs, and regional cluster acceleration strategies. Applicants are encouraged to demonstrate the availability of capital investment or matching funds to support a significant business expansion or proposed cutting-edge development work.
Grants to support specific business expansion projects will be awarded to proposals submitted by local economic development groups, referred to as state Associate Development Organizations (ADOs). Businesses submit applications with the designated Associate Development Organizations (ADOs) in the county where the business is located and/or will grow its presence.
Commerce will only review business applications approved and submitted by local ADOs. Organizations that apply as a “cluster” must meet Commerce’s approved definition of the term, which is included in the Program Guidelines.
Eligible entities may include non-profit organizations, community colleges, non-profit business incubators and accelerators, consortiums, and technical colleges that actively collaborate with private sector partners to strengthen workforce development and support manufacturing job growth. Tribal businesses and cluster organizations representing manufacturing business or manufacturing clusters are strongly encouraged to apply.
Issue request for applications: April 2, 2026 Question and answer period: April 2-April 16, 2026 Pre-proposal conference materials: If you were unable to join the online pre-proposal conference on April 14: View a recording of the April 14 online pre-proposal conference View and download the pre-proposal conference presentation (PDF) Proposals due : May 14, 2026, 4:00 p. m..
Local businesses : Submit your application via the Associate Development Organizations (ADOs) in the county where the business is located and/or will grow its presence. Commerce will only review business applications approved and submitted by local ADOs. Cluster organizations and tribal businesses: Applications will be accepted via the online application form .
Find your economic development representative Visit the commerce website to view the Associate Development Organization (ADO) in your county . Be sure to work with the ADO in the region where the proposed business growth will occur. Applications submitted by regions not connected to the proposed business growth will not be considered.
Remember, cluster organizations and tribal businesses apply via the online application form Downloadable Request for Application (RFA) document (PDF) NOTE : This document includes program guidelines, business and cluster track application forms and additional mandatory exhibits Downloadable Exhibit A – Certifications and Assurances (PDF) Downloadable business track application form Exhibit B (PDF) Downloadable cluster and workforce track application form Exhibit B (PDF) Downloadable Exhibit C – Diverse Business Inclusion Plan (PDF) Downloadable Exhibit D – Workers’ Rights Certification (PDF) Contact the RFA Coordinator via email at OEDCProcurement@Commerce.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations, units of government, most colleges and universities. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $100,000 - $500,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II is sponsored by Administration for Community Living. Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II is a forecasted funding opportunity on Grants.gov from Administration for Community Living. Fiscal Year: 2026. Assistance Listing Number(s): 93.433. <p>The purpose of the Federal SBIR program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, and improve the return on investment from Federally-funded research for economic and social benefits to the nation. The specific purpose of NIDILRR's SBIR program is to improve the lives of people with disabilities through R/R&D products generated by small businesses, and to ...
The J.M.K. Innovation Prize is a grant from The J.M. Kaplan Fund recognizing early-stage social entrepreneurs working on environmental, heritage, and social justice challenges. The prize rewards individuals and organizations demonstrating innovative, entrepreneurial approaches to enduring problems. Applications for the 2025 prize were accepted February 11 through April 25, 2025 via an online portal. Spanish-language applications are welcomed, and a Spanish application form is available for download. The prize is biennial and open to a broad range of applicants across the United States working on forward-thinking solutions at the intersection of environment, community, and cultural heritage.
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