Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative

SBA Posted SB-GC7J-26-001

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).

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
Actions
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Funding Details
Award Floor
$5,000,000.00
Award Ceiling
$5,000,000.00
Total Estimated Funding
$50,000,000.00
Expected Awards
10
Key Dates
Posted
May 4, 2026
Closes
June 18, 2026
Archive Date
July 18, 2026
Agency Information
Agency Name
Small Business Administration
Agency Code
SBA
Funding Instrument
Other