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Closed on Jun 18, 2026

Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative

Small Business Administration · Opportunity number SB-GC7J-26-001

Details summarized from the official notice as of Jun 19, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of Jun 18, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity numberSB-GC7J-26-001
AgencySmall Business Administration
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)59.007
PostedMay 4, 2026
DeadlineJun 18, 2026
Award ceiling$5,000,000
Award floor$5,000,000
Expected number of awards10
Estimated total program funding$50,000,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeGrant
CategoryBusiness and commerce
Last updated hereJun 19, 2026

Summary from the notice

The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement is to invite proposals for funding from established organizations interested in providing innovative hands-on, in-person manufacturing training and technical assistance to eligible small manufacturing business concerns, under the U.S. Small Business Administration's Empower to Grow Program (formerly known as 7(j) Management and Technical Assistance Program).

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

  • Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
  • Private colleges and universities
  • Small businesses
  • Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
  • For-profit organizations other than small businesses
  • Public and state colleges and universities

Who should take a closer look

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • Larger for-profit companies

Not listed as eligible

  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

Eligibility details from the notice

To be eligible for this funding opportunity, an applicant must: •Be a for-profit or not-for-profit entity (including, but not limited to small businesses, other-than small businesses, trade and professional associations, and educational institutions); •Have been in existence continually for at least the past three years; •Have experience providing hands-on, in-person technical assistance, tools, or training relating to small manufacturing businesses on a regional or national basis; and •Demonstrate that it has the capacity to provide manufacturing-related training and technical assistance to small business concerns

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

Past awards for this program

Totals for assistance listing 59.007 from public USASpending.gov data, as of Aug 23, 2026. Past awards do not predict future funding.

YearListingAwardsTotalAverage
2025 59.007 6 $8,424,609 $1,404,102
2024 59.007 1 $2,649,609 $2,649,609

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