Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative: $50 Million Available, Apply by June 15, 2026

The U.S. Small Business Administration has opened the Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative, a federal funding program designed to expand hands-on training and technical assistance for small manufacturing businesses. The program has $50 million total available and expects to make 10 awards of up to $5 million each.

What It Covers

This grant is meant for organizations that help small manufacturers build skills and improve operations. Funded work can include in-person manufacturing training, technical assistance, tools, and support programs delivered on a regional or national basis.

• Hands-on, in-person manufacturing training
• Technical assistance for eligible small manufacturing businesses
• Programs that help small firms improve capability and competitiveness
• Regional or national delivery of manufacturing support services

Who Can Apply

Applicants must be organizations with a track record of supporting manufacturing businesses. Eligible applicants include small businesses, other for-profit organizations, nonprofits, trade associations, professional associations, and higher education institutions.

• Must be a for-profit or not-for-profit entity
• Must have existed continuously for at least 3 years
• Must show experience delivering hands-on manufacturing assistance
• Must demonstrate capacity to support small business concerns

How to Apply

• Deadline: June 15, 2026 at 11:59:59 p.m. Eastern
• Funding: $50,000,000 total program funding
• Award Size: $5,000,000 minimum and maximum per award
• Expected Awards: 10
• Apply: View the Grants.gov opportunity details
• Program Details: Read the public announcement

Why This Matters

This is one of the larger current federal opportunities tied to small-business manufacturing support. If your organization already provides technical assistance, workforce training, or operational support for small manufacturers, this program is specific, funded, and immediately actionable.

Source: Simpler.Grants.gov — Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative