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Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative is sponsored by U.S. Small Business Administration. Provides hands-on, in-person manufacturing training and technical assistance to eligible small manufacturing businesses under the Empower to Grow Program.
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gov Maintenance Calendar View similar opportunities Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative Small Business Administration Small Business Administration Document Type:Grants Notice Funding Opportunity Number:SB-GC7J-26-001 Funding Opportunity Title:Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative Opportunity Category:Discretionary Opportunity Category Explanation: Funding Instrument Type:Grant Category of Funding Activity:Business and Commerce Employment, Labor and Training Expected Number of Awards:10 Assistance Listings:59.
007 -- 7(j) Technical Assistance Cost Sharing or Matching Requirement:No Last Updated Date:May 04, 2026 Original Closing Date for Applications:Jun 15, 2026 The application due date provides applicants with a reasonable period to prepare and submit proposals. Current Closing Date for Applications:Jun 15, 2026 Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time.
Archive Date:Jul 15, 2026 Estimated Total Program Funding:$ 50,000,000 Eligible Applicants:Private institutions of higher education For profit organizations other than small businesses Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification) Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education Public and State controlled institutions of higher education Additional Information on Eligibility:To be eligible for this funding opportunity, an applicant must: •Be a for-profit or not-for-profit entity (including, but not limited to small businesses, other-than small businesses, trade and professional associations, and educational institutions); •Have been in existence continually for at least the past three years; •Have experience providing hands-on, in-person technical assistance, tools, or training relating to small manufacturing businesses on a regional or national basis; and •Demonstrate that it has the capacity to provide manufacturing-related training and technical assistance to small business concerns ## Additional Information Agency Name:Small Business Administration Description:The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement is to invite proposals for funding from established organizations interested in providing innovative hands-on, in-person manufacturing training and technical assistance to eligible small manufacturing business concerns, under the U.S. Small Business Administration's Empower to Grow Program (formerly known as 7(j) Management and Technical Assistance Program).
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofits, Private institutions of higher education, Public and state institutions of higher education, Small businesses, For-profit organizations other than small businesses. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
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.
Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative is funded by U.S. Small Business Administration. 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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