Manufacturing Grants
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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| Program | Funder | Funder Type | Uses | Eligibility | Deadlines | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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; Infrastructure | States; local governments; Tribal governments; nonprofits; higher education; special districts; consortia | Rolling (accepted on an ongoing basis per NOFO) | Typically $150,000–$1,000,000 |
| Disaster Supplemental 2025 – Readiness Path | U.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 jobs | Tribal governments; state governments; local governments; nonprofits; economic development organizations; higher education; eligible partnerships | Rolling (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 competitiveness | States; territories; local governments; transit agencies; Tribal governments; port authorities; other eligible public entities | February 24, 2026 | Capital projects $1,000,000–$25,000,000 (rural) or $5,000,000–$25,000,000 (urban); planning no minimum |
| Build to Scale Program | U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Entrepreneurship development; Manufacturing innovation; Cluster development; Commercialization; Economic development strategy | States; local governments; Tribal governments; nonprofits; universities; economic development organizations | Expected April 2026 (per prior cycles) | $750,000–$2,000,000 |
| Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center Awards | National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Manufacturing modernization; Technical assistance; Workforce development; Process improvement; Supply chain resilience | Universities; nonprofits; state-designated MEP centers; consortia | Expected 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 development | Small businesses; state trade offices; nonprofits administering on behalf of businesses | Varies by state; recurring annually | Typically $50,000–$1,000,000 |
| Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs Program | U.S. Department of Commerce, Economic Development Administration (EDA) | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Manufacturing innovation; Technology commercialization; Workforce development; Regional economic development | Consortia including states; local governments; nonprofits; universities; industry partners | Expected mid-2026 (per statute and prior phase) | Planning grants $500,000; implementation grants up to $75,000,000 |
| Economic Development Support for Planning Organizations | U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Economic development planning; Industrial site readiness; Business attraction; Manufacturing support in rural areas | Local governments; nonprofits; tribes; regional planning organizations | Expected Spring 2026 (per prior cycles) | Typically $100,000–$500,000 |
| POWER Initiative Grants | Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Manufacturing diversification; Workforce development; Industrial site redevelopment; Economic transition projects | States; local governments; nonprofits; tribes; development districts; higher education | Expected Spring 2026 (per prior cycles) | Typically $100,000–$2,000,000 |
| Area Development Program | Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Industrial development; Business expansion; Infrastructure supporting manufacturing; Workforce and site readiness | States; local governments; nonprofits; development districts; tribes | Expected April 2026 (per prior cycles) | Typically $50,000–$1,500,000 |
| Economic and Infrastructure Development Grant Program | Delta Regional Authority (DRA) | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Industrial development; Manufacturing facilities; Infrastructure; Job creation projects | States; local governments; nonprofits; regional development organizations | Expected May 2026 (per prior cycles) | Typically $250,000–$8,000,000 |
| Catalyst Program | Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Business growth; Manufacturing investment; Infrastructure; Workforce and economic development | States; local governments; nonprofits; tribes; development districts | Expected February 2026 (per prior cycles) | Typically $100,000–$10,000,000 |
| Forest Economy Program | Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Wood products manufacturing; Equipment; Facilities; Workforce training; Economic diversification | States; local governments; nonprofits; tribes; economic development organizations | Expected 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 projects | States; local governments; nonprofits; tribes; economic development organizations; higher education | Expected March 2026 (per prior cycles) | Typically $300,000–$5,000,000 |
| Indigenous Communities Program | Economic Development Administration (EDA) | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Manufacturing facilities; Business development; Infrastructure; Workforce training | Tribal governments; tribal enterprises; nonprofits; higher education institutions | Expected April 2026 (per prior cycles) | Typically $100,000–$3,000,000 |
| Rural Business Development Grants (RBDG) | U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Manufacturing feasibility; Equipment; Facilities; Workforce training; Business incubation | Local governments; nonprofits; tribes; rural cooperatives | Expected February 2026 (per prior cycles) | Typically $50,000–$500,000 |
| Community Facilities Grant Program (Economic Development Use Cases) | U.S. Department of Agriculture, Rural Development | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Industrial training facilities; Workforce centers; Manufacturing support infrastructure | Local governments; nonprofits; tribes | Rolling (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; Commercialization | For-profit small and medium-sized enterprises (Canada) | Rolling | Typically $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 readiness | For-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 implementation | States; local governments; nonprofits; higher education; regional partnerships | Expected Summer 2026 (per prior cycles) | Typically $500,000–$2,000,000 |
| Advanced Manufacturing Fund | Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Executive Office of Economic Development | State | Manufacturing equipment; Facility improvements; Workforce training; Process modernization | For-profit manufacturers; nonprofits supporting manufacturers | Rolling (subject to available funds) | Typically $100,000–$500,000 |
| Manufacturing Works Grant Program | State of Pennsylvania, Department of Community and Economic Development | State | Manufacturing capital investment; Equipment; Facility upgrades; Job creation and retention | For-profit manufacturers; nonprofits supporting manufacturers | Rolling (subject to available funds) | Typically $100,000–$5,000,000 |
| Economic Development Fund Grant Program | State of Michigan, Michigan Economic Development Corporation (MEDC) | State | Manufacturing expansion; Site development; Equipment; Job creation projects | Businesses; local governments; nonprofits | Varies by project and incentive agreement | Typically $250,000–$10,000,000 |
| Advanced Industries Accelerator Program | State of Colorado, Office of Economic Development and International Trade | State | Advanced manufacturing commercialization; Scale-up; Equipment; Market entry | For-profit businesses; research institutions; nonprofits | Expected Fall 2026 (per prior cycles) | Typically $250,000–$2,000,000 |
| Industrial Development Grant Program | State of North Carolina, Department of Commerce | State | Manufacturing facility construction; Equipment; Infrastructure; Job creation | For-profit businesses; local governments; development authorities | Rolling (project-based) | Typically $100,000–$20,000,000 |
| Texas Enterprise Fund | Texas Governor’s Office of Economic Development and Tourism | State | Manufacturing expansion; Facility construction; Equipment; Job creation | For-profit businesses | Rolling (project-based) | Typically $250,000–$10,000,000 |
| Strategic Fund Job Creation Grant | State of Florida, Department of Commerce | State | Manufacturing expansion; Capital investment; Equipment; Job creation | For-profit businesses; local governments | Rolling (project-based) | Typically $100,000–$5,000,000 |
| Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) | State of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation (WEDC) | State | Manufacturing expansion; Equipment; Facility upgrades; Job creation | For-profit businesses; cooperatives | Rolling (subject to approval) | Typically $100,000–$10,000,000 |
| Economic Development Assistance Program (EDAP) | State of Ohio, Ohio Development Services Agency | State | Manufacturing facility construction; Infrastructure; Equipment; Job creation | Local governments; nonprofits; eligible businesses | Varies by funding round | Typically $250,000–$5,000,000 |
| Deal Closing Fund | State of Georgia, Department of Economic Development | State | Manufacturing recruitment; Facility construction; Equipment; Infrastructure support | For-profit businesses; local governments | Rolling (project-based) | Typically $100,000–$10,000,000 |
| Business Development Fund | State of New York, Empire State Development | State | Manufacturing expansion; Capital investment; Equipment; Workforce development | For-profit businesses; nonprofits; local governments | Rolling (project-based) | Typically $50,000–$5,000,000 |
| Kentucky Business Investment Program (Grant Component) | Commonwealth of Kentucky, Cabinet for Economic Development | State | Manufacturing expansion; Equipment; Facility construction; Job creation and retention | For-profit businesses; local governments | Rolling (project-based approval) | Typically $100,000–$10,000,000 |
| Closing Fund Grant Program | State of Alabama, Department of Commerce | State | Manufacturing recruitment; Capital investment; Equipment; Infrastructure support | For-profit businesses; local governments | Rolling (project-based) | Typically $250,000–$15,000,000 |
| Deal Closing Fund | State of South Carolina, Coordinating Council for Economic Development | State | Manufacturing recruitment; Facility construction; Equipment; Workforce preparation | For-profit businesses; local governments | Rolling (project-based) | Typically $100,000–$10,000,000 |
| Economic Development Set-Aside Program | State of Minnesota, Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) | State | Manufacturing expansion; Infrastructure; Equipment; Job creation | Local governments; economic development authorities | Varies by round and project | Typically $100,000–$5,000,000 |
| Job Creation Fund | State of Tennessee, Department of Economic and Community Development | State | Manufacturing facility expansion; Capital investment; Job creation incentives | For-profit businesses; local governments | Rolling (project-based) | Typically $100,000–$10,000,000 |
| Advanced Manufacturing Program | State of Indiana, Indiana Economic Development Corporation (IEDC) | State | Manufacturing modernization; Equipment; Automation; Workforce development | For-profit manufacturers; local governments | Rolling (subject to approval) | Typically $100,000–$5,000,000 |
| Arizona Competes Fund | Arizona Commerce Authority | State | Manufacturing expansion; Capital investment; Equipment; Workforce training | For-profit businesses; local governments | Rolling (project-based) | Typically $100,000–$20,000,000 |
| Oklahoma Quality Jobs Program (Grant Component) | Oklahoma Department of Commerce | State | Manufacturing expansion; Job creation; Capital investment support | For-profit businesses | Rolling (project-based) | Typically $150,000–$5,000,000 |
| Missouri Business Development Program (Grants) | Missouri Department of Economic Development | State | Manufacturing expansion; Equipment; Facility improvements; Job creation | For-profit businesses; local governments | Rolling (project-based) | Typically $50,000–$10,000,000 |
| Iowa High Quality Jobs Program (Forgivable Grants) | Iowa Economic Development Authority | State | Manufacturing expansion; Equipment; Facility construction; Job creation | For-profit businesses | Rolling (project-based) | Typically $100,000–$10,000,000 |
| Kansas Economic Development Initiatives Fund (EDIF) | Kansas Department of Commerce | State | Manufacturing recruitment; Capital investment; Infrastructure; Workforce training | For-profit businesses; local governments | Rolling (project-based) | Typically $100,000–$10,000,000 |
| Utah Enterprise Zone Grant Program | Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity | State | Manufacturing expansion; Capital investment; Job creation incentives | For-profit businesses; local governments | Rolling (project-based) | Typically $50,000–$5,000,000 |
| Manufacturing and Processing Productivity Program | Province of British Columbia, Ministry of Jobs and Economic Development | Province | Manufacturing productivity improvements; Equipment; Process modernization | For-profit manufacturers (Canada) | Expected Spring 2026 (per prior cycles) | Typically $100,000–$10,000,000 |
| Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness Stream | Government of Alberta, Ministry of Jobs Economy and Trade | Province | Advanced manufacturing; Automation; Scale-up; Commercialization | For-profit businesses; consortia (Canada) | Expected 2026 (per prior cycles) | Typically $250,000–$20,000,000 |
| Nevada Knowledge Fund | State of Nevada, Governor’s Office of Economic Development | State | Manufacturing R&D; Commercialization; Equipment; Workforce development | For-profit businesses; higher education; nonprofits | Expected Spring 2026 (per prior cycles) | Typically $100,000–$5,000,000 |
| New Mexico LEDA Job-Creation Fund | State of New Mexico, Economic Development Department | State | Manufacturing expansion; Equipment; Facility construction; Job creation | For-profit businesses; local governments | Rolling (project-based) | Typically $100,000–$10,000,000 |
| Montana Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund (BSTF) | State of Montana, Department of Commerce | State | Manufacturing facilities; Equipment; Workforce training; Infrastructure | Local governments; tribes; nonprofits; businesses (via local government sponsor) | Varies by round | Typically $50,000–$2,000,000 |
| Idaho Rural Economic Development and Integrated Freight Program | Idaho Department of Commerce | State | Manufacturing logistics; Industrial site development; Infrastructure; Job creation | Local governments; regional development organizations | Expected Summer 2026 (per prior cycles) | Typically $100,000–$5,000,000 |
| Washington Economic Development Strategic Reserve Fund | State of Washington, Department of Commerce | State | Manufacturing recruitment; Facility construction; Equipment; Workforce preparation | Local governments; economic development organizations | Rolling (project-based) | Typically $100,000–$10,000,000 |
| Oregon Business Development Fund (Grant Component) | State of Oregon, Business Oregon | State | Manufacturing expansion; Capital investment; Equipment; Job creation | For-profit businesses; cooperatives | Rolling (project-based) | Typically $100,000–$5,000,000 |
| Manufacturing Growth Program | Province of Ontario, Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade | Province | Manufacturing modernization; Automation; Productivity improvements | For-profit manufacturers (Canada) | Expected 2026 (per prior cycles) | Typically $100,000–$15,000,000 |
| Nova Scotia Productivity and Innovation Voucher Program | Province of Nova Scotia, Innovacorp | Province | Manufacturing productivity; Process improvement; Technology adoption | For-profit businesses; startups (Canada) | Rolling | Typically $50,000–$100,000 |
| Economic Development Rate Program | TVA (Tennessee Valley Authority) | Utility | Manufacturing expansion; Electric infrastructure upgrades; Job creation support | For-profit businesses; local governments | Rolling (project-based) | Typically $50,000–$5,000,000 |
| Business Energy Financing Program | Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) | Utility | Manufacturing energy efficiency; Process improvements; Capital equipment | For-profit businesses; public agencies | Rolling (subject to funding availability) | Typically $100,000–$3,000,000 |
| Economic Development Rider Program | Duke Energy | Utility | Manufacturing site development; Electric infrastructure; Job creation projects | For-profit businesses; local governments | Rolling (project-based) | Typically $50,000–$5,000,000 |
| Rural Economic Development Loan and Grant (REDLG) | National Rural Utilities Cooperative Finance Corporation (CFC) | Co-op | Manufacturing facilities; Equipment; Workforce training; Infrastructure | For-profit businesses; nonprofits; local governments (via electric co-ops) | Rolling (co-op dependent) | Typically $50,000–$2,000,000 |
| JobsOhio Economic Development Grant | JobsOhio | Corporation | Manufacturing expansion; Capital investment; Equipment; Job creation | For-profit businesses | Rolling (project-based) | Typically $100,000–$10,000,000 |
| Manufacturing Innovation Grant | The Kresge Foundation | Foundation | Manufacturing innovation; Job creation; Economic inclusion; Capital and program support | Nonprofits; public-private partnerships | Expected Fall 2026 (per prior cycles) | Typically $100,000–$1,000,000 |
| Community Economic Development Program | The Ford Foundation | Foundation | Manufacturing workforce development; Economic inclusion; Capacity building | Nonprofits; community development organizations | Expected 2026 (per prior cycles) | Typically $50,000–$500,000 |
| Advanced Manufacturing Challenge Grant | Fraunhofer USA | Nonprofit | Manufacturing R&D; Process innovation; Pilot projects | For-profit businesses; universities; nonprofits | Varies by challenge round | Typically $100,000–$2,000,000 |
| Industrial Innovation Grant | National Science Foundation (NSF) Partnerships | Federal Government (U.S. or Canada) | Manufacturing process innovation; Scale-up; Industry partnerships | For-profit businesses; universities; nonprofits | Expected 2026 (per prior cycles) | Typically $250,000–$5,000,000 |
| California Competes Grant | State of California, Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development (GO-Biz) | State | Manufacturing expansion; Capital investment; Equipment; Job creation | For-profit businesses | Application periods multiple times per year | Typically $100,000–$30,000,000 |
| Economic Development Assistance Program (EDAP) | State of West Virginia, Department of Economic Development | State | Manufacturing facilities; Equipment; Infrastructure; Job creation | Local governments; nonprofits; businesses via local sponsor | Varies by round | Typically $50,000–$10,000,000 |
| Deal Closing Fund | State of Louisiana, LED FastStart / Louisiana Economic Development | State | Manufacturing recruitment; Facility construction; Equipment; Workforce training | For-profit businesses; local governments | Rolling (project-based) | Typically $100,000–$10,000,000 |
| Economic Revitalization Program | State of Maine, Department of Economic and Community Development | State | Manufacturing expansion; Equipment; Facility upgrades; Job creation | For-profit businesses; municipalities | Rolling (subject to available funds) | Typically $100,000–$5,000,000 |
| Vermont Employment Growth Incentive (VEGI) Grant Component | State of Vermont, Agency of Commerce and Community Development | State | Manufacturing expansion; Capital investment; Job creation incentives | For-profit businesses | Rolling (project-based) | Typically $50,000–$5,000,000 |
| Economic Development Fund | State of New Jersey, New Jersey Economic Development Authority (NJEDA) | State | Manufacturing expansion; Equipment; Facility construction; Job creation | For-profit businesses; nonprofits; local governments | Rolling (program dependent) | Typically $100,000–$10,000,000 |
| Manufacturing Investment Program | Province of Manitoba, Economic Development and Jobs | Province | Manufacturing expansion; Capital equipment; Facility modernization | For-profit manufacturers (Canada) | Expected 2026 (per prior cycles) | Typically $100,000–$15,000,000 |
| Québec Manufacturing Initiative | Government of Québec, Ministère de l’Économie, de l’Innovation et de l’Énergie | Province | Manufacturing modernization; Automation; Productivity improvement | For-profit manufacturers (Canada) | Rolling | Typically $50,000–$20,000,000 |