Manufacturing and Economic Development Grants

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	Funding Type	Uses	Eligibility	Geography	Deadlines	Award/Incentive	Info Link	QA Notes
Public Works	U.S. Economic Development Administration	Federal Government	Grant	Infrastructure, industrial parks, manufacturing facilities, workforce facilities	Eligible EDA applicants	U.S. distressed communities	Open via FY2025 PWEAA NOFO	undisclosed	Official page	Strong fit for manufacturing infrastructure; EDA cites industrial/manufacturing facilities.
Economic Adjustment Assistance	U.S. Economic Development Administration	Federal Government	Grant	Planning, infrastructure, RLF capitalization, facility equipping	Eligible EDA applicants	U.S. regions with economic disruption	Open via FY2025 PWEAA NOFO	undisclosed	Official page	Includes manufacturing decline and plant-closure response.
Build to Scale	U.S. Economic Development Administration	Federal Government	Grant	Entrepreneurial ecosystems, technology commercialization, scale-up	Organizations supporting entrepreneurs/startups	United States	Expected future cycle	undisclosed	Official page	Recurring EDA program; relevant to advanced manufacturing ecosystems.
Rural Business Development Grants	USDA Rural Development	Federal Government	Grant	Rural business expansion, economic development planning	Public bodies, nonprofits, tribes, rural cooperatives	Rural United States	Varies by state	undisclosed	Official page	Fits rural manufacturing/business expansion; state-specific intake.
Strategic Response Fund	Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada	Federal Government	Grant	Industrial transformation, modernization, R&D, supply chains	Canadian businesses/industries	Canada	Rolling/consultation-based	undisclosed	Official page	Replaces/builds on SIF; strong fit for large manufacturing projects.
Global Innovation Clusters / Advanced Manufacturing Cluster	Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada / NGen	Federal Government	Grant	Advanced manufacturing innovation, collaborative projects	Industry-led consortia, SMEs, partners	Canada	Program active	undisclosed	Official page	Includes advanced manufacturing and NGen-led funding.
POWER Initiative	Appalachian Regional Commission	Federal Government	Grant	Advanced manufacturing, workforce, entrepreneurship, coal-community revitalization	Eligible Appalachian applicants	Appalachian coal communities	July 8, 2026; LOI May 22, 2026	undisclosed	Official page	Applications open for FY26.
Catalyst Program	Northern Border Regional Commission	Federal Government	Grant	Infrastructure, workforce facilities, economic development	Eligible public/nonprofit applicants	ME, NH, NY, VT NBRC counties	Expected Fall 2026 based on prior cycle	undisclosed	Official page	Spring 2026 round closed; recurring program.
Delta Workforce Grant Program	Delta Regional Authority	Federal Government	Grant	Workforce training, sector partnerships, productivity	Eligible regional workforce/economic-development applicants	Lower Mississippi Delta + Alabama Black Belt	15-May-26	$50,000–$300,000	Official page	Meets $50k minimum exactly.
Regional Economic Growth through Innovation	Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions	Federal Government	Grant	Technology adoption, productivity, commercialization, regional innovation	SMEs, nonprofits, municipalities, incubators, knowledge institutions	Quebec, Canada	Rolling	undisclosed	Official page	Accepting applications; Canada REGI delivery varies by region.
FAST NY Shovel-Ready Grant Program	Empire State Development	State	Grant	Site readiness, pre-development, infrastructure	Municipalities, designated nonprofit EDOs, IDAs/LDCs	New York	Rolling	Up to $500,000 pre-development; infrastructure grants undisclosed	https://esd.ny.gov/fast-ny	Actively accepting LOIs/applications; strong manufacturing site fit.
State Rural Grants	North Carolina Department of Commerce	State	Grant	Building reuse, infrastructure, demolition, job creation	Local governments	North Carolina rural communities	Rolling/recurring	undisclosed	https://www.commerce.nc.gov/grants-incentives/public-infrastructure-funds	Includes building and infrastructure grants tied to job creation.
Utility Account	North Carolina Department of Commerce	State	Grant	Industrial infrastructure	Local governments	Distressed North Carolina counties	Rolling/recurring	undisclosed	https://www.commerce.nc.gov/grants-incentives/public-infrastructure-funds	Supports eligible industries through infrastructure for job creation.
Pennsylvania Strategic Investments to Enhance Sites Program	Pennsylvania DCED	State	Grant	Site planning, feasibility, construction, site development	Municipalities, EDOs, authorities, industrial development agencies, for-profits	Pennsylvania	Rolling via eGrants	No minimum/maximum published	https://dced.pa.gov/programs/pennsylvania-strategic-investments-to-enhance-sites-program-pa-sites/	Good fit for manufacturing expansion/relocation sites.
Manufacturing PA Training-to-Career Grant Program	Pennsylvania DCED	State	Grant	Workforce training, equipment, program development	Schools, colleges, nonprofits, workforce boards, manufacturing associations, EDOs	Pennsylvania	Undisclosed	undisclosed	https://dced.pa.gov/programs/manufacturing-pa-training-career-grant-program/	Manufacturing workforce pipeline; award amount not published.
Manufacturing Readiness Grants	Indiana Economic Development Corporation / Conexus Indiana	State	Grant	Smart manufacturing, technology modernization	Indiana manufacturers	Indiana	Available now	Up to $200,000	https://iedc.in.gov/program/economic-activity-stabilization-and-enhancement/overview	Requires minimum 1:1 match.
Industrial Development Grant Fund	Indiana Economic Development Corporation	State	Grant	Off-site infrastructure for project sites	Municipalities and eligible entities	Indiana	Undisclosed	undisclosed reimbursement	https://iedc.in.gov/indiana-advantages/investments/industrial-development-grant-fund/overview	Infrastructure must serve proposed project site.
BC Manufacturing Jobs Fund	Province of British Columbia	Province	Grant	Manufacturing capital projects, equipment, technology, infrastructure	For-profit manufacturers and manufacturing operations	British Columbia	Closed; future intake not announced	$100,000–$10,000,000 for capital stream	https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/employment-business/economic-development/support-organizations-community-partners/rural-economic-development/manufacturing-jobs-fund	Current intake closed, but page updated May 2026 and program has recent activity.
Empower To Grow Manufacturing in America Grant	U.S. Small Business Administration	Federal Government	Grant	Manufacturing training, technical assistance	For-profit, nonprofit, associations, educational institutions	United States	15-Jun-26	undisclosed	https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/grants/manufacturing-grants	New FY2026 opportunity; excludes direct grants to manufacturers unless they provide training/TA.
Business Scale-up and Productivity	Prairies Economic Development Canada	Federal Government	Grant	Scale-up, productivity, innovative goods/services	SMEs	Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba	Rolling via regional portal	undisclosed	https://www.canada.ca/en/prairies-economic-development/services/funding.html	Good fit for manufacturing scale-up in Prairie provinces.
Advanced Manufacturing and Innovation Competitiveness Stream	Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade	Province	Grant	Capital equipment, technology adoption, skills development	Advanced manufacturing businesses, especially SMEs	Ontario	Recurring; two intakes per year	undisclosed	https://www.ontario.ca/page/available-funding-opportunities-ontario-government	Status open; Ontario lists AMIC as active.
Eastern Ontario Development Fund	Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade	Province	Grant	Business expansion, job creation, investment attraction	Businesses, municipalities, nonprofits	Eastern Ontario	Ongoing; four intakes per year	undisclosed	https://www.ontario.ca/page/available-funding-opportunities-ontario-government	Regional economic-development fit.
Southwestern Ontario Development Fund	Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Job Creation and Trade	Province	Grant	Business expansion, job creation, investment attraction	Businesses, municipalities, nonprofits	Southwestern Ontario	Ongoing; four intakes per year	undisclosed	https://www.ontario.ca/page/available-funding-opportunities-ontario-government	Regional economic-development fit.
Innovation Growth Program	Manitoba Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation	Province	Grant	Commercialization, prototypes, tooling, certification, scale-up	Manitoba SMEs	Manitoba	Intake-based; recurring	Up to $100,000	https://www.gov.mb.ca/jec/busdev/financial/igp/index.html	50/50 cost-share; manufacturing tooling eligible.
Industry Expansion Program	Manitoba Business, Mining, Trade and Job Creation	Province	Grant	Employee training, training equipment, curriculum	For-profit companies expanding or locating in Manitoba	Manitoba	Continuous intake	undisclosed	https://www.gov.mb.ca/jec/busdev/financial/iep.html	Custom assistance based on jobs, project cost, and economic benefit.
Michigan Business Development Program	Michigan Strategic Fund / MEDC	State	Grant	Job creation, business expansion, capital investment	Eligible businesses	Michigan	Rolling	undisclosed	https://www.michiganbusiness.org/services/mbdp/	Performance-based; local support required.
Texas Enterprise Fund	Office of the Governor, Texas Economic Development & Tourism	State	Grant	Facility opening/expansion, job creation, capital investment	Companies with competitive location projects	Texas	Rolling	Calculated per project	https://gov.texas.gov/business/page/texas-enterprise-fund	Deal-closing grant; requires competing out-of-state site.
Florida Job Growth Grant Fund	FloridaCommerce / Governor of Florida	State	Grant	Public infrastructure, workforce training	Public infrastructure and workforce entities	Florida	Rolling/selected by Governor	undisclosed	https://floridajobs.org/jobgrowth	Recent 2026 awards confirm recurrence; not for exclusive benefit of one company.
Maryland Manufacturing 4.0	Maryland Department of Commerce	State	Grant	Industry 4.0 technology, machinery, robotics, digital systems, training	Small and mid-sized manufacturers	Maryland	Closed; expected 2026 based on prior cycle	$25,000–$500,000	Official page	Include only projects requesting at least $50,000.
Build Our Future Grant Pilot Program	Maryland Department of Commerce	State	Grant	Innovation infrastructure, prototype manufacturing centers, specialized facilities	Private companies, nonprofits, local governments, colleges/universities	Maryland	Closed; program authorized through June 30, 2027	Up to $2,000,000	Official page	Advanced manufacturing is an eligible sector.
Georgia Rural Site Development Program	OneGeorgia Authority / Georgia Department of Economic Development	State	Grant	Industrial site development, due diligence, site improvements	Development authorities	Georgia	Semiannual vetting	undisclosed	Official page	Supports community-submitted economic-development sites.
Regional Assistance Program	Georgia Department of Community Affairs	State	Grant	Regional industrial parks, business parks, economic-development collaboration	Multi-county/regional applicants	Georgia	Undisclosed	undisclosed	Official page	Listed by Georgia as grant support for regional economic development.
Economic Development Set-Aside Program	South Carolina Coordinating Council for Economic Development	State	Grant	Road, water/sewer, site improvements	Local governments supporting business location/expansion	South Carolina	Rolling/discretionary	undisclosed	Official page	Primary business-development grant tool for local governments.
Closing Fund	South Carolina Coordinating Council for Economic Development	State	Grant	Real property, roads, infrastructure, project-closing needs	High-impact economic-development projects	South Carolina	Rolling/discretionary	undisclosed	Official page	Used for recruitment/retention of high-impact projects.
Rural Infrastructure Fund	South Carolina Coordinating Council for Economic Development	State	Grant	Rural infrastructure, job creation, product development	Qualified rural counties	South Carolina	Rolling/discretionary	undisclosed	Official page	Rural counties only.
Massachusetts Manufacturing Accelerate Program	Massachusetts Executive Office of Economic Development	State	Grant	Capital grants for small/mid-sized manufacturers, modern technologies	Small and medium-sized manufacturers	Massachusetts	Program funded FY2026–FY2030	undisclosed	Official page	FY2026 capital plan shows $39M over FY2026–FY2030.
Arkansas Site Development Program	Arkansas Economic Development Commission	State	Grant	Industrial site readiness, due diligence, infrastructure, site improvements	Cities, towns, counties, EDOs, chambers of commerce	Arkansas	Open/recent recurring	undisclosed	https://www.arkansasedc.com/community-resources/arkansas-site-development-program	Second round launched Aug. 25, 2025; 2026 awards confirm recent activity.
Site Development Grant Program	Mississippi Development Authority	State	Grant	Site due diligence, industrial site improvements, public infrastructure	Publicly owned or optioned industrial sites	Mississippi	Recurring	undisclosed	https://mississippi.org/doing-business/site-development-grant-program/	Strong fit for manufacturing-ready industrial property.
Advanced Industries Accelerator Programs	Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade	State	Grant	Commercialization, proof of concept, early-stage capital	Advanced-industry businesses and researchers	Colorado	Varies by program	Varies	https://choosecolorado.com/doing-business/advanced-industries/	Advanced manufacturing is one of Colorado’s advanced industries.
Economic Assistance Grant	Utah Governor’s Office of Economic Opportunity	State	Grant	Industry, education, community development, infrastructure	Utah businesses supporting economic opportunity	Utah	Coming Fall 2026	Up to $200,000	https://business.utah.gov/grants/	Future cycle announced; targeted industries include advanced manufacturing.
FastTrack Infrastructure Program	Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development	State	Grant	Public infrastructure for new/expanding companies	Local governments	Tennessee	Rolling/discretionary	undisclosed	https://tnecd.com/why-tennessee/incentives-grants/	Supports infrastructure benefiting job-creating capital-investment projects.
FastTrack Job Training Assistance Program	Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development	State	Grant	Customized training for new employees	New or expanding companies	Tennessee	Rolling/discretionary	undisclosed	https://tnecd.com/why-tennessee/incentives-grants/	Manufacturing expansions may qualify where jobs/investment thresholds are met.
Roadwork Development Grant Program	Ohio Department of Development	State	Grant	Public roadway improvements, engineering, design	Local jurisdictions and eligible project sponsors	Ohio	Rolling/recurring	undisclosed	https://development.ohio.gov/business/state-incentives/roadwork-development-629	Specifically supports job-creating economic-development projects.
Attracting Powerful Economic Expansion	Kansas Department of Commerce	State	Grant	Megaproject expansion/relocation incentives	For-profit companies in targeted sectors	Kansas	Rolling/discretionary	undisclosed	https://www.kansascommerce.gov/dataview/attracting-powerful-economic-expansion/	Very large threshold: $1B+ investment; only relevant to major projects.
Site and Building Development Fund	Nebraska Department of Economic Development	State	Grant	Industrial-ready sites, building construction/rehab, infrastructure, engineering, planning	Local governments, local EDOs, Nebraska nonprofits	Nebraska	Funding-availability based	undisclosed	Official page	Official page says deadlines depend on funding availability; strong industrial-site fit.
CDBG Economic Development Infrastructure Financing	Oklahoma Department of Commerce	State	Grant	Public infrastructure for new/expanding industries	Units of local government sponsoring private job-creating businesses	Oklahoma	Undisclosed	undisclosed	Official page	Official page lists EDIF for infrastructure benefiting new/expanding industries.
Supporting Industrial Transformation and Economic Success Program	Oklahoma Department of Commerce	State	Grant	Industrial site planning, preliminary engineering, site design	Oklahoma communities	Oklahoma	Closed; future timelines to be announced	undisclosed	Official page	Last listed application window was May 1–15, 2024; official page says additional timelines will be announced.
Greater Minnesota Business Development Public Infrastructure Grant Program	Minnesota DEED	State	Grant	Public infrastructure for business expansion, job creation/retention	Cities	Greater Minnesota	Rolling/recurring	Up to 50% of capital costs	Official page	Strong fit for manufacturing expansions needing public infrastructure.
Innovative Business Development Public Infrastructure Program	Minnesota DEED	State	Grant	Public infrastructure tied to innovative business development	Local governmental units	Minnesota	Recurring	undisclosed	Official page	Statewide competitive infrastructure grant; recent 2025 awards confirm activity.
Transportation Economic Development Infrastructure Program	Minnesota DEED	State	Grant	Transportation infrastructure for economic development	Local units of government	Minnesota	Closed; expected 2026 based on prior cycle	$1,762,400 available in 2025 cycle	Official page	2025 deadline was September 29, 2025; grant-funded infrastructure program.
Community Development Block Grants	Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development	State	Grant	Community development, planning, special economic development	Incorporated cities and boroughs	Alaska	Expected December 2026 based on annual cycle	Up to $850,000	Official page	Special economic development category can support job-creating projects.
Business Attraction Prime Sites	Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity	State	Grant	Infrastructure, capital equipment, job creation, large-scale investment	Companies with major relocation or expansion projects	Illinois	30-Jun-27	undisclosed	https://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/grants.html	Official DCEO listing says eligible projects may include infrastructure and capital equipment for job creation.
Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Program	Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity	State	Grant	Public infrastructure, job creation/retention, business support	Non-metropolitan communities	Illinois	Rolling	undisclosed	https://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/grants.html	Official DCEO listing identifies rolling economic-development funding for communities supporting private-sector jobs.
High Quality Jobs Program	Iowa Economic Development Authority	State	Grant	Facility location, expansion, modernization, job creation	Qualifying businesses	Iowa	Rolling/board approval	undisclosed	https://www.iowaeda.com/grow/high-quality-jobs/	Includes direct financial assistance; may also include tax benefits or loans depending on award structure.
Commonwealth’s Development Opportunity Fund	Virginia Economic Development Partnership	State	Grant	Deal-closing, business location/expansion, job creation	Virginia localities for company projects	Virginia	Rolling/discretionary	undisclosed	https://www.vedp.org/incentive/commonwealths-development-opportunity-fund-cof	Governor-discretionary fund; recent 2026 awards confirm activity.
Growth and Opportunity for Virginia	Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development	State	Grant	Workforce, site development, cluster growth, advanced manufacturing	Regional councils, public/private partners	Virginia	Recurring	undisclosed	https://www.dhcd.virginia.gov/gova	Recent April 2026 awards included advanced manufacturing and site-development projects.
Business Scale-up and Productivity in British Columbia	Pacific Economic Development Canada	Federal Government	Grant	Scale-up, productivity, commercialization, technology adoption	Incorporated high-growth businesses	British Columbia	Open	$200,000–$5,000,000	https://www.canada.ca/en/pacific-economic-development/services/funding/business-scale-up-productivity.html	Technically repayable contribution, but official federal funding program supports manufacturing-scale projects.
Targeted Manufacturing Initiative for Northern Ontario	FedNor	Federal Government	Grant	Manufacturing equipment, productivity improvements	Northern Ontario manufacturers	Northern Ontario	Open/active	undisclosed	https://fednor.canada.ca/en/support-businesses	Official FedNor page lists active manufacturing productivity support.
SEEDS	Alabama State Industrial Development Authority / EDPA	State	Grant	Site assessment, site development, industrial readiness	Local economic development organizations	Alabama	Closed; expected 2026 based on prior cycle	undisclosed	https://edpa.org/programs-services/seeds/	Matching grant; 2025 cycle listed assessment and development applications.
FastSites	Louisiana Economic Development	State	Grant	Industrial site infrastructure, roads, utilities, rail	Public-serving qualifying applicants; private entities via qualifying applicant	Louisiana	Application-cycle based	$1,000,000–$25,000,000	https://www.opportunitylouisiana.gov/fastsites	Requires 50%–80% applicant contribution.
CDBG Economic Development	Louisiana Office of Community Development	State	Grant	Public infrastructure, publicly owned buildings supporting business location/expansion	Local governments	Louisiana	Undisclosed	Up to $700,000–$1,100,000	https://www.doa.la.gov/doa/ocd-lga/cdbg-and-cdbg-cv/lcdbg-programs/economic-development/	Requires job creation/retention and private-sector commitment.
CDBG Economic Development	North Dakota Department of Commerce	State	Grant	Economic-development projects, public improvements, job creation/retention	Local communities	North Dakota	Undisclosed	undisclosed	https://www.commerce.nd.gov/community-services/low-income-programs/community-development-block-grant-cdbg/economic-development	Must create/retain jobs for low- to moderate-income individuals.
Nebraska Manufacturing Modernization and Workforce Development Grant Program	Nebraska Department of Labor	State	Grant	Advanced manufacturing technology, automation, workforce development	Nebraska manufacturers	Nebraska	1-Nov-26	Up to $50,000	https://dol.nebraska.gov/PressRelease/Details/334	Meets minimum exactly; 1:1 match required.
Workforce Training Fund Program — General Program	Commonwealth Corporation	State	Grant	Customized employee training, upskilling, productivity	Massachusetts employers	Massachusetts	Rolling	Up to $200,000	https://commcorp.org/subprogram/wtfp-general-program/	Broad employer training grant; manufacturing employers eligible.
Advanced Manufacturing Training Grant Program	Massachusetts Center for Advanced Manufacturing	State	Grant	Advanced manufacturing workforce training programs	Eligible training/workforce consortia	Massachusetts	Recurring/competitive	Up to $600,000	https://cam.masstech.org/advanced-manufacturing-training-grant	Consortium-oriented, not direct equipment funding.
Manufacturing Innovation Fund Voucher Program	Connecticut DECD / CCAT	State	Grant	Equipment, process improvement, productivity, competitiveness	Connecticut manufacturers	Connecticut	First-come, first-served	Up to $100,000	https://grants.ccat.us/s/funding-program/a1uPd00000hkCn0IAE/manufacturing-voucher-program-mvp	Official CCAT application portal lists current funding program.
Community Development Block Grants Economic Development	Missouri Department of Economic Development	State	Grant	Public infrastructure, job creation, business expansion	Local governments	Missouri	Rolling/recurring	Up to $2,000,000	https://ded.mo.gov/programs/community/community-development-block-grants-economic-development	Requires capital investment and job creation/retention.
Industrial Site Development Grant Program	Missouri Department of Economic Development	State	Grant	Industrial site development, business recruitment, expansion	Local/community applicants	Missouri	Closed; recent awards made	undisclosed	https://ded.mo.gov/programs/community/industrial-site-development-grant-program	Recent cycle closed; official page confirms awards made.
Economic Development	Kentucky Department for Local Government	State	Grant	Infrastructure, job creation/retention, training support	Local governments	Kentucky	Recurring CDBG application windows	Up to $1,000,000 per community	https://dlg.ky.gov/grants/federal/cdbg/Pages/Economic-Development.aspx	CDBG economic-development branch; LMI benefit required.
Local Economic Development Act	New Mexico Economic Development Department	State	Grant	Land, buildings, infrastructure, business expansion/relocation	Local governments assisting qualified businesses	New Mexico	Rolling/discretionary	undisclosed	https://www.edd.newmexico.gov/grants/local-economic-development-act/	Reimbursement-based; public benefit required.
Idle Sites Redevelopment Program	Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation	Economic Development Agency	Grant	Demolition, remediation, infrastructure, site improvements	Wisconsin communities	Wisconsin	FY2026 active/recurring	Up to $250,000	https://wedc.org/programs/idle-sites-redevelopment-program/	Industrial sites eligible; site must be idle/underused at least two years.
Brownfield Site Assessment Grant Program	Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation	Economic Development Agency	Grant	Environmental assessment, demolition, redevelopment planning	Local governments	Wisconsin	FY2026 active/recurring	Up to $150,000 per fiscal year	https://wedc.org/programs/brownfield-site-assessment-grant/	Industrial/commercial contaminated sites eligible; 20% match.
Community Development Investment Grant Program	Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation	Economic Development Agency	Grant	Shovel-ready redevelopment, infrastructure, construction, renovation	Wisconsin communities	Wisconsin	FY2026 active/recurring	Generally up to $250,000	https://wedc.org/programs/community-development-investment-grant/	Economic benefit/job/property-value outcomes expected.
Economic Development Program	Maine Office of Community Development	State	Grant	Gap funding, business assistance, job creation/retention	Units of local government assisting businesses	Maine	Recurring	Up to $30,000 per job created/retained	https://www.maine.gov/decd/community-development/cdbg-program/grant-categories/economic-development-program	CDBG-funded economic-development program; 51% LMI job benefit applies.
Community Development Block Grant	New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority	State	Grant	Economic opportunity, community revitalization, planning, infrastructure	Municipalities and counties	New Hampshire	Recurring; NOFA issued annually	undisclosed	https://resources.nhcdfa.org/programs/community-development-block-grant/	Annual CDBG allocation; eligible projects must meet CDBG objectives.
Arizona Competes Fund	Arizona Commerce Authority	State	Grant	Business attraction, expansion, retention, job training, infrastructure	Arizona basic enterprises and economic-development projects	Arizona	Rolling/discretionary	undisclosed	https://www.azleg.gov/ars/41/01545-02.htm	Statutory authority confirms grants; FY2026 reports confirm active fund administration.
Governor’s Economic Development Strategic Reserve Fund	Washington State Department of Commerce / Governor of Washington	State	Grant	Workforce development, planning, relocation assistance, job creation/retention	Discretionary awards for strategic economic-development projects	Washington	Rolling/discretionary	undisclosed	https://app.leg.wa.gov/rcw/default.aspx?cite=43.330.250	Recent 2026 award confirms active use; discretionary deal-closing tool.
Certified Sites and Development Readiness Program	West Virginia Division of Economic Development	State	Grant	Engineering, architecture, environmental/geotechnical studies, site readiness	Local/regional development entities	West Virginia	Recent awards; future cycle not yet announced	Up to $75,000 per site	https://code.wvlegislature.gov/5B-2-19/	Recent 2025–2026 awards confirm activity; include only awards/projects at or above $50,000.
Delaware Strategic Fund	Delaware Division of Small Business / Delaware Economic Development Authority	State	Grant	Business expansion, retention, relocation, employment growth	Businesses and economic-development projects	Delaware	Rolling/discretionary	undisclosed	https://business.delaware.gov/incentives/	Official Delaware page identifies grants and loans for retention/expansion.
First Wave Closing Fund	Rhode Island Commerce Corporation	Economic Development Agency	Grant	Gap/lynchpin financing for catalytic economic-development transactions	Critical or catalytic Rhode Island projects	Rhode Island	Rolling/discretionary	undisclosed	https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/Statutes/TITLE42/42-64.23/42-64.23-4.htm	Statutory fund; recent 2024 manufacturing-related incentive approval confirms use.
Regional Tariff Response Initiative	Canada Regional Development Agencies	Federal Government	Grant	Tariff-impacted industry support, regional business adaptation	Tariff-impacted Canadian businesses/industries	Canada	Newly announced May 4, 2026; agency details pending	$500,000,000 total program funding	https://www.canada.ca/en/innovation-science-economic-development/news/2026/05/government-of-canada-announces-a-new-1-billion-business-development-bank-of-canada-program-and-500-million-in-additional-funding-for-the-regional-t0.html	Newly announced; program-specific regional application details may vary by RDA.
Regional Site Readiness Program	Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity	State	Grant	Industrial site readiness, construction, infrastructure improvements	Eligible Illinois site/economic-development applicants	Illinois	1-Jun-26	undisclosed	https://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/grants.html	DCEO describes the program as preparing sites for industrial development.
ETIP Strategic Sectors Single Company Grant	Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity	State	Grant	Workforce training, technology skills, competitiveness	Illinois employers	Illinois	Rolling	undisclosed	https://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/grants.html	Broad employer training grant; manufacturing employers may fit.
Federal Grant Support Program	Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity	State	Grant	Match support for federal grant applications	Illinois-based federal grant applicants	Illinois	Rolling	$10,000–$2,000,000	https://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/3073-3149.html	Include only requests of at least $50,000.
Maryland Business Ready Sites Program	Maryland Economic Development Corporation	Economic Development Agency	Grant	Site characterization, site improvement, industrial/commercial readiness	Public entities and private site owners/developers	Maryland	Rolling/application portal active	$125,000–$450,000 for FY2026 site improvement grants	https://medco-corp.com/programs/maryland-ready-sites-program/	Site characterization is only $10,000; site improvement grants meet threshold.
WisTRAIN Employer Grant Program	Wisconsin Department of Workforce Development	State	Grant	Advanced manufacturing and AI workforce training	Eligible Wisconsin employers	Wisconsin	Expected May 2026	undisclosed	https://dwd.wisconsin.gov/press/2026/260218-workforce-training-grants.htm	Official release says applications anticipated to open in May 2026.
Program for Economic and Infrastructure Development Assistance	Southeast Crescent Regional Commission	Federal Government	Grant	Infrastructure, workforce, entrepreneurship, business development	State, local, tribal, public and nonprofit applicants	Southeast Crescent region	Undisclosed	Up to 50% of project costs; higher for distressed/regional projects	https://www.transportation.gov/rural/grant-toolkit/program-economic-and-infrastructure-development-assistance	Good regional economic-development fit; primary SCRC page was not accessible, so this row uses DOT’s official federal grant toolkit.
Alaska Community Development Block Grants	Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development	State	Grant	Public facilities, improvements, special economic-development projects	Municipal governments; nonprofits as co-applicants	Alaska except Anchorage	Expected December 2026 based on annual cycle	Up to $850,000	https://www.commerce.alaska.gov/web/dcra/GrantsSection/CommunityDevelopmentBlockGrants.aspx	Special economic-development projects are eligible in rural communities.
Rural Economic Development Loan & Grant Program	USDA Rural Development	Federal Government	Grant	Rural job creation, business expansion, RLF capitalization	Current/former RUS electric or telecom borrowers; eligible nonprofit utilities	Rural United States	30-Jun-26	Up to $300,000 grant	https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/rural-economic-development-loan-grant-programs-12	Grant funds capitalize RLFs; ultimate projects may include business expansion.
Kentucky Product Development Initiative	Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development / KAED	State	Grant	Industrial site upgrades, infrastructure, building improvements	Local governments and economic development organizations	Kentucky	Recurring/competitive	Up to $2,000,000 per county per project	https://newkentuckyhome.ky.gov/kpdi	Supports industrial sites for job creation and investment.
Site Development Grant	Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development	State	Grant	Industrial site certification, roads, utilities, grading, due diligence	Governmental entities	Tennessee	Recurring/competitive	undisclosed	https://www.tn.gov/ecd/rural-development/tnecd-site-development/select-tennessee-site-development-grant.html	Distinct from FastTrack; site-readiness grant.
Building Resilient Communities — Community Readiness	Wyoming Business Council	State	Grant	Business-development infrastructure, industrial parks, spec buildings	Cities, towns, counties, tribes, joint powers boards	Wyoming	June 1 or November 1	Up to $5,000,000	https://wyomingbusiness.org/communities/financing/business-ready-community/community-readiness/	Formerly Business Ready Community; no committed business required.
Building Resilient Communities — Community Projects	Wyoming Business Council	State	Grant	Public infrastructure in industrial/business parks	Cities, towns, counties, tribes, joint powers boards	Wyoming	1-Sep	Up to $500,000–$750,000	https://wyomingbusiness.org/communities/financing/business-ready-community/community-projects/	Requires match; infrastructure must support economic development.
CanExport SMEs	Global Affairs Canada / Trade Commissioner Service	Federal Government	Grant	Export market development, international business development	Canadian SMEs	Canada	Open FY2026–2027	$10,000–$50,000 CAD	https://www.tradecommissioner.gc.ca/en/our-solutions/funding-financing-international-business/canexport-smes/applicants-guide-2026-27.html	Meets threshold only at maximum award; relevant for manufacturers exporting goods.
New Jersey Manufacturing Voucher Program Phase 3	New Jersey Economic Development Authority	Economic Development Agency	Grant	Manufacturing equipment, installation, advanced/innovative technologies	New Jersey manufacturers	New Jersey	Rolling/first-come, first-served	$7,500–$250,000	https://www.njeda.gov/mvp3/	Include only awards at or above $50,000; equipment cannot be purchased before approval.
One North Carolina Fund	North Carolina Department of Commerce	State	Grant	Competitive job-creation projects, business expansion, capital investment	Companies through state/local approval	North Carolina	Rolling/discretionary	undisclosed	https://www.commerce.nc.gov/grants-incentives	Performance-based cash grant; manufacturing projects may qualify.
Big Sky Economic Development Trust Fund	Montana Department of Commerce	State	Grant	Job creation, planning, workforce/economic growth	Local and tribal governments assisting eligible businesses	Montana	Not accepting applications currently; recurring	undisclosed	https://commerce.mt.gov/Business/Business-Assistance/The-Big-Sky-Economic-Development-Trust-Fund	Official page confirms program and current closed status.
Domestic Trade Grants	Maine Department of Economic and Community Development	State	Grant	Sales expansion, trade shows, marketing, technical assistance, market growth	Maine businesses in target industries	Maine	Program active	undisclosed	https://www.maine.gov/decd/domestic-trade/grants	Advanced machinery and metals manufacturing identified in 2026 guide as target industry.
State Trade Expansion Program	U.S. Small Business Administration	Federal Government	Grant	Export market development, trade missions, international sales	U.S. small businesses through state STEP awards	United States	Varies by state	undisclosed	https://www.sba.gov/funding-programs/grants/state-trade-expansion-program-step	Indirect export grants; good fit for manufacturers expanding markets.
One North Carolina Small Business Program	North Carolina Department of Commerce	State	Grant	SBIR/STTR matching funds, technology commercialization	North Carolina small businesses with eligible SBIR/STTR activity	North Carolina	30-Jun-26	undisclosed	https://www.commerce.nc.gov/grants-incentives/technology-funds/one-north-carolina-small-business-program	R&D/commercialization fit for manufacturing technology firms.
FY2025 Disaster Supplemental Grant Program	U.S. Economic Development Administration	Federal Government	Grant	Construction, non-construction, industry transformation, disaster recovery economic development	EDDs, tribes, governments, higher ed, nonprofits, EDOs, public-private partnerships	U.S. disaster-impacted areas	Rolling; Industry Transformation due March 3, 2026	About $1.45B total; typically up to 80% of costs	https://www.eda.gov/strategic-initiatives/disaster-recovery/supplemental/2025	For-profit entities are not direct applicants; manufacturing/economic-development projects may fit under implementation or industry transformation.
Manufacturing 4.0 Technology Investment Program	Iowa Economic Development Authority	State	Grant	Smart manufacturing equipment, automation, robotics, IIoT, software	Iowa small/mid-sized manufacturers	Iowa	Opened January 5, 2026	Up to $75,000	https://opportunityiowa.gov/business/financial-assistance/manufacturing-40-technology-investment	Requires 1:1 match and CIRAS Industry 4.0 assessment.
Commonwealth Site Readiness Fund	MassDevelopment	Economic Development Agency	Grant	Site assessment, predevelopment, permitting, industrial park readiness	Municipalities, authorities, EDOs, nonprofits	Massachusetts	Recurring via Community One Stop	Typically $50,000–$500,000	https://www.massdevelopment.com/assets/document/grant-programs/Site-Readiness-Guidelines.pdf	Private sector not directly eligible.
California Competes Grant Program	Governor’s Office of Business and Economic Development	State	Grant	Job creation, business expansion, semiconductor match, investment attraction	Businesses creating jobs/investment in California	California	Closed/Recurring; authorized through FY2027–28	Minimum request historically $5,000,000	https://business.ca.gov/california-competes-tax-credit/	Current page lists grant materials and awardee list; last solicitation evidence supports recurrence.
Community Development Block Grants	Business Oregon	State	Grant	Economic opportunity, infrastructure, community development	Eligible local governments	Oregon non-entitlement communities	Recurring	undisclosed	https://www.oregon.gov/biz/programs/cdbg/pages/default.aspx	Broad CDBG program; manufacturing fit depends on job creation/economic-opportunity project.
Workforce Development Capital Grant Program	Empire State Development	State	Grant	Training facilities, equipment, modernization, advanced manufacturing workforce	Workforce training providers, nonprofits, governments, colleges, for-profit training providers	New York	31-Jul-26	$100,000–$3,000,000	https://esd.ny.gov/workforce-development-capital-grant-program	Advanced manufacturing is a priority industry; 50% match expected.
Pay for Performance Operating Grant Program	Empire State Development	State	Grant	Curriculum, instruction, training expansion, trainee supports	Workforce training providers and eligible partners	New York	31-Jul-26	undisclosed	https://esd.ny.gov/office-strategic-workforce-development	Manufacturing fit where training supports priority sectors such as advanced manufacturing.
Workplace Innovation and Productivity Skills Incentive	Nova Scotia Department of Labour, Skills and Immigration	Province	Grant	Workforce training, digital adoption, process improvement, productivity	Businesses, industry associations, sector councils, nonprofits	Nova Scotia	Closed; next intake expected based on twice-yearly schedule	Up to 75% of eligible training costs	https://novascotia.ca/programs/workplace-innovation-productivity-skills-incentive/	Current 2026 intake closed April 30; official page says two intakes per year.
Industrial Renovation for Opportunity and New Economic Development	Kansas Department of Commerce	State	Grant	Renovation of underused industrial/manufacturing buildings	Rural Kansas communities with population 50,000 or less	Kansas	17-Jun-26	Up to $100,000	https://www.kansascommerce.gov/2026/03/pilot-commerce-grant-to-support-renovating-industrial-manufacturing-buildings/	Pilot program; official launch notice provides program terms.
Bluegrass State Skills Corporation Grant Reimbursement Program	Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development	State	Grant	Customized business and industry training	Kentucky businesses	Kentucky	Rolling/board-cycle based	Up to $75,000	https://newkentuckyhome.ky.gov/locating_expanding/kybizince	Manufacturing companies may qualify through customized workforce training.
Saskatchewan Lean Improvements in Manufacturing	Government of Saskatchewan	Province	Grant	Infrastructure for productivity and efficiency	Agri-business / agri-processing companies	Saskatchewan	Undisclosed	undisclosed	https://www.saskatchewan.ca/business/investment-and-economic-development/business-incentives-and-tax-credits	Narrower fit: manufacturing-related only for agri-processing/value-added agri-business.
Community Economic Revitalization Board	Washington State Department of Commerce	State	Grant	Public infrastructure, planning, economic development	Local governments, tribes, public ports, special districts	Washington	Recurring; board meets regularly	undisclosed	https://www.commerce.wa.gov/cerb/	Recent 2025–2026 grants confirm activity.
Manufacturing Assistance Program	Hawaiʻi Technology Development Corporation	State	Grant	Manufacturing equipment, productivity, competitiveness, growth	Hawaiʻi-based manufacturers	Hawaii	Closed; FY26 applications received	Up to $100,000	https://www.htdc.org/funding/map-grants/	FY26 allocation confirmed; include only requests of $50,000+.
Workforce Innovations for a New Nevada	Nevada Governor’s Office of Economic Development	State	Grant	Industry-led workforce training, advanced manufacturing skills	Education/workforce partners serving employers	Nevada	Active/recurring	undisclosed	https://goed.nv.gov/programs/winn/	Employer-facing workforce program, not direct equipment funding.
Vermont Training Program	Vermont Department of Economic Development	State	Grant	Customized workforce training, upskilling, production skills	Vermont employers and training providers	Vermont	Recurring	undisclosed	https://thinkvermont.com/programs/	FY25 report confirms recent advanced manufacturing awards.
Idaho Gem Grant	Idaho Department of Commerce	State	Grant	Rural infrastructure, job creation, economic-development assets	Cities, counties, tribal governments	Rural Idaho communities	Recurring	Up to $50,000	https://commerce.idaho.gov/communities/grants/idaho-gem-grant/	Meets threshold exactly; rural communities only.
Real Jobs Rhode Island	Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training / Governor’s Workforce Board	State	Grant	Industry-led workforce training partnerships	Workforce partnerships, employers, training providers	Rhode Island	Closed/Recurring; 2026 solicitation issued	Up to $10,000,000 total program funding	https://gwb.ri.gov/sites/g/files/xkgbur746/files/2025-07/REAL%20JOBS%20RHODE%20ISLAND%20SOLICITATION.pdf	Competitive workforce-solution awards; manufacturing partnerships may fit.
High-Performance Computing for Manufacturing	U.S. Department of Energy	Federal Government	Grant	AI, simulation, materials, manufacturing process improvement	U.S. small and medium-sized manufacturers with lab/university/nonprofit partners	United States	Concept papers due May 27, 2026	Up to $400,000	https://www.energy.gov/cmei/ammto/articles/funding-notice-over-10-million-available-high-performance-computing-innovation	Strong fit for manufacturers using supercomputing to improve competitiveness.
Pennsylvania First Program	Pennsylvania DCED	State	Grant	Machinery/equipment, training, infrastructure, site preparation, land/building improvements	Businesses, municipalities, authorities, IDCs, local development districts	Pennsylvania	Rolling via eGrants	undisclosed	https://dced.pa.gov/programs/pennsylvania-first-program-pa-first/	Requires economic impact, private match, and job creation/preservation.
Kentucky ARC Area Development Program	Appalachian Regional Commission / Kentucky Department for Local Government	Federal Government	Grant	Infrastructure, workforce, industrial site development, business development	Local governments, special districts, nonprofits	Appalachian Kentucky	Expected August 1–September 30, 2026	undisclosed	https://dlg.ky.gov/grants/federal/arc/Pages/default.aspx	FY27 window announced; match varies by county distress level.
New Mexico Innovation Hubs Grant	New Mexico Economic Development Department	State	Grant	Shared innovation infrastructure, technology commercialization facilities	New Mexico innovation hubs and supporting entities	New Mexico	Closed; recent FY26 cycle	Up to $2,500,000	https://www.edd.newmexico.gov/	Recent official grant listing supports recurrence; fit is strongest for advanced technology/manufacturing ecosystems.
Strategic Supply Chain Initiative	Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development	State	Grant	Machinery, robotics, infrastructure, production capacity, R&D	Supply-chain companies in core industries	Connecticut	Recent/recurring; current window not confirmed	$500,000–$5,000,000	https://portal.ct.gov/governor/news/press-releases/2025/01-2025/governor-lamont-announces-grant-program-to-accelerate-growth-of-connecticut-supply-chains	Strong manufacturing fit; official launch was January 2025.
Innovation Clusters Program	Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development	State	Grant	Physical innovation spaces, advanced manufacturing, AI, quantum, technology commercialization	Eligible cluster/project partners	Connecticut	Undisclosed	Up to $100,000,000 over 5 years	https://portal.ct.gov/decd/content/community-development/03_funding_opportunities/capital-infrastructure-grants/innovation-clusters	Advanced manufacturing is named as an eligible key industry.
Business Scale-up and Productivity	Canada Economic Development for Quebec Regions	Federal Government	Grant	Productivity, manufacturing equipment, commercialization, market development	NPOs, business support organizations, Indigenous organizations; SMEs receive repayable assistance	Quebec	Open	Up to 90% for NPOs; up to 50% for NPO capital projects	https://www.canada.ca/en/economic-development-quebec-regions/financing-services/business-scale-up-and-productivity.html	Included only for non-repayable NPO/business-support uses; SME assistance is repayable.