Manufacturing in America E2G Grants

Up to $50 million total across up to 10 awards; annual cycle

Runs annually; the last cycle closed June 15, 2026. Check grants.gov and the SBA's site for the next round.

AMOUNT

Up to $50 million total across up to 10 awards; annual cycle

AMOUNT

Up to $50 million total across up to 10 awards; annual cycle

DEADLINE

Runs annually; the last cycle closed June 15, 2026. Check grants.gov and the SBA's site for the next round.

DEADLINE

Runs annually; the last cycle closed June 15, 2026. Check grants.gov and the SBA's site for the next round.

FUNDING TYPE

Grant

CAN YOU GET THIS?

This grant goes to intermediary organizations that train small manufacturers — not to manufacturers themselves.

Eligible applicants are for-profit or nonprofit entities (including trade associations and educational institutions) that have been operating for at least 3 years and have demonstrated experience providing technical assistance, tools, or training to small manufacturing businesses on a regional or national basis.

YOUR REAL ODDS

The SBA plans to fund up to 10 awardees from a $50 million pool, making this highly competitive.

With only 10 awards available nationally, applicants need strong demonstrated capacity for hands-on manufacturing training and a clear regional delivery model to stand out.

WHAT IT TAKES

Confirm eligibility: 3+ years in existence, documented experience serving small manufacturers — 1-2 days
Attend an SBA informational webinar and review the full opportunity on grants.gov — 1-3 hours
Prepare and submit proposal electronically via grants.gov — 2-4 weeks

WORTH KNOWING

The SBA held multiple public webinars in May and June 2026 to explain the grant requirements — check grants.gov for any recorded sessions or supplemental guidance before writing your proposal.

Apply on the funder’s site →

Freed Fellowship

$500 grant monthly; winners also eligible for a $2,500 year-end grant.

Any US small business owner can apply for a $500 monthly grant with no equity or repayment required.

Texas Job Creators Quest Grant

$100,000 total pool distributed across ~30 recipients; individual awards have ranged from $1,500 to $10,000.

Texas-based small businesses led by underrepresented founders with $100K–$3M in annual revenue can apply for this grant.

BELLE Capital USA Grant

Grant amount varies; no specific figures disclosed.

Early-stage startups in tech, health, or cleantech with at least one female founder or female C-suite executive.

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