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Manufacturing Business Grants

UK manufacturing has access to significant grant funding for modernisation and growth. Made Smarter, regional growth programmes, and capital investment schemes support manufacturers to increase productivity and adopt new technologies.

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Innovation, growth & development funding

Made Smarter Programme

Made Smarter provides grants for manufacturers to adopt digital technologies including robotics, AI, additive manufacturing, and Industrial IoT. Regional hubs offer support alongside grant funding.

Capital Equipment Grants

Various regional programmes offer capital grants for manufacturing equipment. These typically fund 20-50% of machinery costs and require job creation or productivity targets.

Energy Efficiency Support

Manufacturing businesses can access grants for energy efficiency improvements, decarbonisation projects, and renewable energy adoption. These reduce costs while meeting sustainability targets.

US Manufacturing Grants

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Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP)

Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP) Grant

The WIPP Grant provides funding to support women-owned businesses and promote public policy solutions.

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The U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce

The U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce Grant

The U.S. Women's Chamber of Commerce Grant provides funding to support women-owned businesses.

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National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO)

National Association of Women Business Owners (NAWBO) Growth Grant

The NAWBO Growth Grant provides funding to support the growth and development of women-owned businesses.

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All SectorsBusiness Growth
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Founders First CDC

Founders First CDC Pride Grant

The Founders First CDC Pride Grant provides funding to support businesses owned by LGBTQ+ individuals.

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All SectorsStartup Support
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Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

EDGE Agreements

Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) tax credit program

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All SectorsBusiness Growth
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U.S. Small Business Administration

Small Business Innovation Research Grant (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (SBTT) Program

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) programs are highly competitive programs that encourage domestic small businesses to engage in Federal Research/Research and Development (R/R&D) with the potential for commercialization

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All SectorsInnovation & R&D
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U.S. Small Business Administration

SBIR/STTR programs

Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer programs that provide funding for research and development to small businesses.

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Florida Department of Economic Opportunity

Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program

Provides funding for community development projects that benefit low- and moderate-income individuals in small cities.

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All SectorsBusiness Growth
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Texas Workforce Commission

Skills for Small Business

The Skills for Small Business grant supports businesses with fewer than 100 employees and incentivizes training for new, full-time workers.

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All SectorsSkills & Training
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Empire State Development

NYS-Certified Business Incubator and Innovation Hot Spot Program

Support for early-stage companies varying from physical space to access to capital.

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All SectorsBusiness Support
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SBA

Research and Development Grants

Fund a diverse portfolio of startups and small businesses across technology areas and markets to stimulate technological innovation, meet Federal research and development (R&D) needs, and increase commercialization to transition R&D into impact.

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USDA

Rural Energy for America Program (REAP)

Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loans & Grants in California Provides funding for renewable energy systems and energy efficiency improvements in rural areas.

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All SectorsGreen & Sustainability

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about US manufacturing grants