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Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative deadline 2026

The current listed application deadline is June 14, 2026. Use this page to verify timing fast, then move into the full grant record for planning, comparison, and drafting.

Agency
Small Business Administration
Award range
$5,000,000 to $5,000,000
Total funding
$50,000,000
Funding instrument
Grant
CFDA / ALN
59.007
Cost share
No

Application Countdown

34
Days
10
Hours
47
Minutes

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Quick facts

Opportunity number
Not listed
Last updated
May 3, 2026
Expected awards
10

Deadline summary

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).

Date note

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time.

Key dates

Posted
May 3, 2026
Deadline
June 14, 2026

Before you apply

Confirm the official submission path and any portal requirements.
Review date notes carefully because this opportunity includes deadline-specific guidance.
Validate fit against the listed eligibility groups before investing drafting time.
This program expects about 10 awards, which can help frame competitiveness.

Eligibility snapshot

Public and State controlled institutions of higher educationNonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher educationPrivate institutions of higher educationFor profit organizations other than small businessesSmall businessesOthers (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

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