As part of its Made in America Manufacturing initiative, the U.S. Small Business Administration announced a new funding opportunity geared for small manufacturers.
The Manufacturing in America Grant initiative will provide up to $1.1 million to three eligible applicants to deliver training and technical assistance to support small manufacturers in the SBA’s Empower to Grow Program, including key industries such as timber, energy, aluminum and steel.
The E2G Program’s goal is to support eligible U.S. small businesses by providing free business courses, hands-on training, and one-on-one consulting to support growth, operations, hiring, regulatory compliance and government contracting competitiveness.
“The SBA is investing in small manufacturers across the country – arming them with the training and tools to dominate critical industries and drive our industrial comeback,” said SBA administrator Kelly Loeffler, in a release. “With this new grant, the agency will accelerate the return of American supply chains, production power, and economic independence. Under President Trump’s leadership, we are rebuilding the backbone of American industry – and with it, the jobs and communities that are at the heart of our nation.”
To be eligible, a candidate must meet the following criteria:
- Be either a for-profit or nonprofit organization.
- Have operated continuously for at least the past three years.
- Possess experience in delivering technical assistance, tools, training, or similar support to small manufacturing businesses at a regional or national level.
- Demonstrate the capacity to deliver hands-on, manufacturing-related training and technical assistance to small business concerns.
SBA’s Made in America initiative aims to “restore the U.S industrial base, bring back American jobs, and promote our nation’s economic dominance and national security,” the release stated.
The deadline to apply is May 12 by 11:59 p.m. EDT. To learn more, visit here.
