Manufacturing Grants

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The table below displays grants that support manufacturing and economic development in the United States.

 

We strive to provide accurate and timely information on grants. However, please note that we have not reviewed these funding sources in detail. Grants listed may or may not be currently available or applicable to your needs. Also note that many federal grant programs have been paused indefinitely pending DOGE and White House Administrative review. Federal programs listed have been available historically through 2024.

 

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ProgramFunderFunder TypeUsesEligibilityDeadlinesAward
Economic Adjustment Assistance (EAA) under FY 2025 Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance (PWEAA)U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA)Federal Government (U.S. or Canada)Economic development strategy and implementation; Construction; Facilities; Equipment; Site development; InfrastructureStates; local governments; Tribal governments; nonprofits; higher education; special districts; consortiaRolling (accepted on an ongoing basis per NOFO)Typically $150,000–$1,000,000
Disaster Supplemental 2025 – Readiness PathU.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA)Federal Government (U.S. or Canada)Planning; Capacity building; Pre-development; Recovery strategy support for industry and jobsTribal governments; state governments; local governments; nonprofits; economic development organizations; higher education; eligible partnershipsRolling (until funds exhausted per NOFO)Expected $250,000–$500,000 (per NOFO)
BUILD Grant Program (FY 2026)U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT)Federal Government (U.S. or Canada)Transportation infrastructure; Freight access; Planning; Construction supporting economic competitivenessStates; territories; local governments; transit agencies; Tribal governments; port authorities; other eligible public entitiesFebruary 24, 2026Capital projects $1,000,000–$25,000,000 (rural) or $5,000,000–$25,000,000 (urban); planning no minimum
Build to Scale ProgramU.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA)Federal Government (U.S. or Canada)Entrepreneurship development; Manufacturing innovation; Cluster development; Commercialization; Economic development strategyStates; local governments; Tribal governments; nonprofits; universities; economic development organizationsExpected April 2026 (per prior cycles)$750,000–$2,000,000
Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center AwardsNational Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)Federal Government (U.S. or Canada)Manufacturing modernization; Technical assistance; Workforce development; Process improvement; Supply chain resilienceUniversities; nonprofits; state-designated MEP centers; consortiaExpected June 2026 (per prior cycles)Typically $500,000–$5,000,000
State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA)Federal Government (U.S. or Canada)Export assistance; Market expansion; Trade shows; International marketing; Economic developmentSmall businesses; state trade offices; nonprofits administering on behalf of businessesVaries by state; recurring annuallyTypically $50,000–$1,000,000
Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs ProgramU.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA)Federal Government (U.S. or Canada)Manufacturing innovation; Technology commercialization; Workforce development; Regional economic developmentConsortia including states; local governments; nonprofits; universities; industry partnersExpected mid-2026 (per statute and prior phase)Planning grants $500,000; implementation grants up to $75,000,000
Economic Development Support for Planning OrganizationsU.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural DevelopmentFederal Government (U.S. or Canada)Economic development planning; Industrial site readiness; Business attraction; Manufacturing support in rural areasLocal governments; nonprofits; tribes; regional planning organizationsExpected Spring 2026 (per prior cycles)Typically $100,000–$500,000
POWER Initiative GrantsAppalachian Regional Commission (ARC)Federal Government (U.S. or Canada)Manufacturing diversification; Workforce development; Industrial site redevelopment; Economic transition projectsStates; local governments; nonprofits; tribes; development districts; higher educationExpected Spring 2026 (per prior cycles)Typically $100,000–$2,000,000
Area Development ProgramAppalachian Regional Commission (ARC)Federal Government (U.S. or Canada)Industrial development; Business expansion; Infrastructure supporting manufacturing; Workforce and site readinessStates; local governments; nonprofits; development districts; tribesExpected April 2026 (per prior cycles)Typically $50,000–$1,500,000
Economic and Infrastructure Development Grant ProgramDelta Regional Authority (DRA)Federal Government (U.S. or Canada)Industrial development; Manufacturing facilities; Infrastructure; Job creation projectsStates; local governments; nonprofits; regional development organizationsExpected May 2026 (per prior cycles)Typically $250,000–$8,000,000
Catalyst ProgramNorthern Border Regional Commission (NBRC)Federal Government (U.S. or Canada)Business growth; Manufacturing investment; Infrastructure; Workforce and economic developmentStates; local governments; nonprofits; tribes; development districtsExpected February 2026 (per prior cycles)Typically $100,000–$10,000,000
Forest Economy ProgramNorthern Border Regional Commission (NBRC)Federal Government (U.S. or Canada)Wood products manufacturing; Equipment; Facilities; Workforce training; Economic diversificationStates; local governments; nonprofits; tribes; economic development organizationsExpected March 2026 (per prior cycles)Typically $50,000–$2,000,000
Assistance to Coal Communities (ACC)U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA)Federal Government (U.S. or Canada)Manufacturing diversification; Industrial redevelopment; Workforce development; Business expansion projectsStates; local governments; nonprofits; tribes; economic development organizations; higher educationExpected March 2026 (per prior cycles)Typically $300,000–$5,000,000
Indigenous Communities ProgramEconomic Development Administration (EDA)Federal Government (U.S. or Canada)Manufacturing facilities; Business development; Infrastructure; Workforce trainingTribal governments; tribal enterprises; nonprofits; higher education institutionsExpected April 2026 (per prior cycles)Typically $100,000–$3,000,000
Rural Business Development Grants (RBDG)U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural DevelopmentFederal Government (U.S. or Canada)Manufacturing feasibility; Equipment; Facilities; Workforce training; Business incubationLocal governments; nonprofits; tribes; rural cooperativesExpected February 2026 (per prior cycles)Typically $50,000–$500,000
Community Facilities Grant Program (Economic Development Use Cases)U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural DevelopmentFederal Government (U.S. or Canada)Industrial training facilities; Workforce centers; Manufacturing support infrastructureLocal governments; nonprofits; tribesRolling (application windows vary by state)Typically $50,000–$1,000,000
Industrial Research Assistance Program (IRAP)National Research Council Canada (NRC)Federal Government (U.S. or Canada)Manufacturing process improvement; Technology adoption; Scale-up; CommercializationFor-profit small and medium-sized enterprises (Canada)RollingTypically $50,000–$10,000,000
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation (REGI)Federal Economic Development Agencies of Southern Ontario (FedDev Ontario)Federal Government (U.S. or Canada)Advanced manufacturing; Scale-up; Productivity improvements; Export readinessFor-profit businesses; nonprofits supporting industry (Canada)Expected Spring 2026 (per prior cycles)Typically $100,000–$20,000,000
Investing in Manufacturing Communities Partnership (IMCP)U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA)Federal Government (U.S. or Canada)Manufacturing ecosystem development; Supply chain strengthening; Workforce alignment; Planning and implementationStates; local governments; nonprofits; higher education; regional partnershipsExpected Summer 2026 (per prior cycles)Typically $500,000–$2,000,000
Advanced Manufacturing FundCommonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Economic DevelopmentStateManufacturing equipment; Facility improvements; Workforce training; Process modernizationFor-profit manufacturers; nonprofits supporting manufacturersRolling (subject to available funds)Typically $100,000–$500,000
Manufacturing Works Grant ProgramState of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic DevelopmentStateManufacturing capital investment; Equipment; Facility upgrades; Job creation and retentionFor-profit manufacturers; nonprofits supporting manufacturersRolling (subject to available funds)Typically $100,000–$5,000,000
Economic Development Fund Grant ProgramState of Michigan, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC)StateManufacturing expansion; Site development; Equipment; Job creation projectsBusinesses; local governments; nonprofitsVaries by project and incentive agreementTypically $250,000–$10,000,000
Advanced Industries Accelerator ProgramState of Colorado, Office of Economic Development and International TradeStateAdvanced manufacturing commercialization; Scale-up; Equipment; Market entryFor-profit businesses; research institutions; nonprofitsExpected Fall 2026 (per prior cycles)Typically $250,000–$2,000,000
Industrial Development Grant ProgramState of North Carolina, Department of CommerceStateManufacturing facility construction; Equipment; Infrastructure; Job creationFor-profit businesses; local governments; development authoritiesRolling (project-based)Typically $100,000–$20,000,000
Texas Enterprise FundTexas Governor’s Office of Economic Development and TourismStateManufacturing expansion; Facility construction; Equipment; Job creationFor-profit businessesRolling (project-based)Typically $250,000–$10,000,000
Strategic Fund Job Creation GrantState of Florida, Department of CommerceStateManufacturing expansion; Capital investment; Equipment; Job creationFor-profit businesses; local governmentsRolling (project-based)Typically $100,000–$5,000,000
Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE)State of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC)StateManufacturing expansion; Equipment; Facility upgrades; Job creationFor-profit businesses; cooperativesRolling (subject to approval)Typically $100,000–$10,000,000
Economic Development Assistance Program (EDAP)State of Ohio, Ohio Development Services AgencyStateManufacturing facility construction; Infrastructure; Equipment; Job creationLocal governments; nonprofits; eligible businessesVaries by funding roundTypically $250,000–$5,000,000
Deal Closing FundState of Georgia, Department of Economic DevelopmentStateManufacturing recruitment; Facility construction; Equipment; Infrastructure supportFor-profit businesses; local governmentsRolling (project-based)Typically $100,000–$10,000,000
Business Development FundState of New York, Empire State DevelopmentStateManufacturing expansion; Capital investment; Equipment; Workforce developmentFor-profit businesses; nonprofits; local governmentsRolling (project-based)Typically $50,000–$5,000,000
Kentucky Business Investment Program (Grant Component)Commonwealth of Kentucky, Cabinet for Economic DevelopmentStateManufacturing expansion; Equipment; Facility construction; Job creation and retentionFor-profit businesses; local governmentsRolling (project-based approval)Typically $100,000–$10,000,000
Closing Fund Grant ProgramState of Alabama, Department of CommerceStateManufacturing recruitment; Capital investment; Equipment; Infrastructure supportFor-profit businesses; local governmentsRolling (project-based)Typically $250,000–$15,000,000
Deal Closing FundState of South Carolina, Coordinating Council for Economic DevelopmentStateManufacturing recruitment; Facility construction; Equipment; Workforce preparationFor-profit businesses; local governmentsRolling (project-based)Typically $100,000–$10,000,000
Economic Development Set-Aside ProgramState of Minnesota, Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED)StateManufacturing expansion; Infrastructure; Equipment; Job creationLocal governments; economic development authoritiesVaries by round and projectTypically $100,000–$5,000,000
Job Creation FundState of Tennessee, Department of Economic and Community DevelopmentStateManufacturing facility expansion; Capital investment; Job creation incentivesFor-profit businesses; local governmentsRolling (project-based)Typically $100,000–$10,000,000
Advanced Manufacturing ProgramState of Indiana, Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC)StateManufacturing modernization; Equipment; Automation; Workforce developmentFor-profit manufacturers; local governmentsRolling (subject to approval)Typically $100,000–$5,000,000
Arizona Competes FundArizona Commerce AuthorityStateManufacturing expansion; Capital investment; Equipment; Workforce trainingFor-profit businesses; local governmentsRolling (project-based)Typically $100,000–$20,000,000
Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program (Grant Component)Oklahoma Department of CommerceStateManufacturing expansion; Job creation; Capital investment supportFor-profit businessesRolling (project-based)Typically $150,000–$5,000,000
Missouri Business Development Program (Grants)Missouri Department of Economic DevelopmentStateManufacturing expansion; Equipment; Facility improvements; Job creationFor-profit businesses; local governmentsRolling (project-based)Typically $50,000–$10,000,000
Iowa High Quality Jobs Program (Forgivable Grants)Iowa Economic Development AuthorityStateManufacturing expansion; Equipment; Facility construction; Job creationFor-profit businessesRolling (project-based)Typically $100,000–$10,000,000
Kansas Economic Development Initiatives Fund (EDIF)Kansas Department of CommerceStateManufacturing recruitment; Capital investment; Infrastructure; Workforce trainingFor-profit businesses; local governmentsRolling (project-based)Typically $100,000–$10,000,000
Utah Enterprise Zone Grant ProgramUtah Governor’s Office of Economic OpportunityStateManufacturing expansion; Capital investment; Job creation incentivesFor-profit businesses; local governmentsRolling (project-based)Typically $50,000–$5,000,000
Manufacturing and Processing Productivity ProgramProvince of British Columbia, Ministry of Jobs and Economic DevelopmentProvinceManufacturing productivity improvements; Equipment; Process modernizationFor-profit manufacturers (Canada)Expected Spring 2026 (per prior cycles)Typically $100,000–$10,000,000
Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness StreamGovernment of Alberta, Ministry of Jobs Economy and TradeProvinceAdvanced manufacturing; Automation; Scale-up; CommercializationFor-profit businesses; consortia (Canada)Expected 2026 (per prior cycles)Typically $250,000–$20,000,000
Nevada Knowledge FundState of Nevada, Governor’s Office of Economic DevelopmentStateManufacturing R&D; Commercialization; Equipment; Workforce developmentFor-profit businesses; higher education; nonprofitsExpected Spring 2026 (per prior cycles)Typically $100,000–$5,000,000
New Mexico LEDA Job-Creation FundState of New Mexico, Economic Development DepartmentStateManufacturing expansion; Equipment; Facility construction; Job creationFor-profit businesses; local governmentsRolling (project-based)Typically $100,000–$10,000,000
Montana Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund (BSTF)State of Montana, Department of CommerceStateManufacturing facilities; Equipment; Workforce training; InfrastructureLocal governments; tribes; nonprofits; businesses (via local government sponsor)Varies by roundTypically $50,000–$2,000,000
Idaho Rural Economic Development and Integrated Freight ProgramIdaho Department of CommerceStateManufacturing logistics; Industrial site development; Infrastructure; Job creationLocal governments; regional development organizationsExpected Summer 2026 (per prior cycles)Typically $100,000–$5,000,000
Washington Economic Development Strategic Reserve FundState of Washington, Department of CommerceStateManufacturing recruitment; Facility construction; Equipment; Workforce preparationLocal governments; economic development organizationsRolling (project-based)Typically $100,000–$10,000,000
Oregon Business Development Fund (Grant Component)State of Oregon, Business OregonStateManufacturing expansion; Capital investment; Equipment; Job creationFor-profit businesses; cooperativesRolling (project-based)Typically $100,000–$5,000,000
Manufacturing Growth ProgramProvince of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and TradeProvinceManufacturing modernization; Automation; Productivity improvementsFor-profit manufacturers (Canada)Expected 2026 (per prior cycles)Typically $100,000–$15,000,000
Nova Scotia Productivity and Innovation Voucher ProgramProvince of Nova Scotia, InnovacorpProvinceManufacturing productivity; Process improvement; Technology adoptionFor-profit businesses; startups (Canada)RollingTypically $50,000–$100,000
Economic Development Rate ProgramTVA (Tennessee Valley Authority)UtilityManufacturing expansion; Electric infrastructure upgrades; Job creation supportFor-profit businesses; local governmentsRolling (project-based)Typically $50,000–$5,000,000
Business Energy Financing ProgramBonneville Power Administration (BPA)UtilityManufacturing energy efficiency; Process improvements; Capital equipmentFor-profit businesses; public agenciesRolling (subject to funding availability)Typically $100,000–$3,000,000
Economic Development Rider ProgramDuke EnergyUtilityManufacturing site development; Electric infrastructure; Job creation projectsFor-profit businesses; local governmentsRolling (project-based)Typically $50,000–$5,000,000
Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant (REDLG)National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC)Co-opManufacturing facilities; Equipment; Workforce training; InfrastructureFor-profit businesses; nonprofits; local governments (via electric co-ops)Rolling (co-op dependent)Typically $50,000–$2,000,000
JobsOhio Economic Development GrantJobsOhioCorporationManufacturing expansion; Capital investment; Equipment; Job creationFor-profit businessesRolling (project-based)Typically $100,000–$10,000,000
Manufacturing Innovation GrantThe Kresge FoundationFoundationManufacturing innovation; Job creation; Economic inclusion; Capital and program supportNonprofits; public-private partnershipsExpected Fall 2026 (per prior cycles)Typically $100,000–$1,000,000
Community Economic Development ProgramThe Ford FoundationFoundationManufacturing workforce development; Economic inclusion; Capacity buildingNonprofits; community development organizationsExpected 2026 (per prior cycles)Typically $50,000–$500,000
Advanced Manufacturing Challenge GrantFraunhofer USANonprofitManufacturing R&D; Process innovation; Pilot projectsFor-profit businesses; universities; nonprofitsVaries by challenge roundTypically $100,000–$2,000,000
Industrial Innovation GrantNational Science Foundation (NSF) PartnershipsFederal Government (U.S. or Canada)Manufacturing process innovation; Scale-up; Industry partnershipsFor-profit businesses; universities; nonprofitsExpected 2026 (per prior cycles)Typically $250,000–$5,000,000
California Competes GrantState of California, Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz)StateManufacturing expansion; Capital investment; Equipment; Job creationFor-profit businessesApplication periods multiple times per yearTypically $100,000–$30,000,000
Economic Development Assistance Program (EDAP)State of West Virginia, Department of Economic DevelopmentStateManufacturing facilities; Equipment; Infrastructure; Job creationLocal governments; nonprofits; businesses via local sponsorVaries by roundTypically $50,000–$10,000,000
Deal Closing FundState of Louisiana, LED FastStart / Louisiana Economic DevelopmentStateManufacturing recruitment; Facility construction; Equipment; Workforce trainingFor-profit businesses; local governmentsRolling (project-based)Typically $100,000–$10,000,000
Economic Revitalization ProgramState of Maine, Department of Economic and Community DevelopmentStateManufacturing expansion; Equipment; Facility upgrades; Job creationFor-profit businesses; municipalitiesRolling (subject to available funds)Typically $100,000–$5,000,000
Vermont Employment Growth Incentive (VEGI) Grant ComponentState of Vermont, Agency of Commerce and Community DevelopmentStateManufacturing expansion; Capital investment; Job creation incentivesFor-profit businessesRolling (project-based)Typically $50,000–$5,000,000
Economic Development FundState of New Jersey, New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA)StateManufacturing expansion; Equipment; Facility construction; Job creationFor-profit businesses; nonprofits; local governmentsRolling (program dependent)Typically $100,000–$10,000,000
Manufacturing Investment ProgramProvince of Manitoba, Economic Development and JobsProvinceManufacturing expansion; Capital equipment; Facility modernizationFor-profit manufacturers (Canada)Expected 2026 (per prior cycles)Typically $100,000–$15,000,000
Québec Manufacturing InitiativeGovernment of Québec, Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’ÉnergieProvinceManufacturing modernization; Automation; Productivity improvementFor-profit manufacturers (Canada)RollingTypically $50,000–$20,000,000