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.
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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Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund 2026 - Brazil
The U.S. Mission to Brazil is accepting applications for grants to support alumni engagement innovation.
VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program
The Supportive Services for Veteran Families is accepting applications for grants to support veteran families.
The UPS Store Small Biz Challenge
The 2026 UPS Store Small Biz Challenge offers entrepreneurs the chance to win a grand prize, including a cash award from the $35,000 prize pool and a spotlight in Inc. magazine.
Breva Thrive Grant
The Breva Thrive Grant awards $5,000 each quarter to small business owners who are making a measurable difference in their local communities.
County Infrastructure Grant Program
The County Infrastructure Grant Program provides up to $100 million in grants for county‑led infrastructure projects in New York, with larger awards for projects that create housing.
Hey Helen Grant
The Hey Helen Grant offers $10,000 in unrestricted funding to support women and nonbinary entrepreneurs building mission-driven, for-profit businesses in the U.S.
NY FIRST Medical School Grant Program
The NYFIRST medical school grant program provides up to $1 million to New York State medical schools to recruit or retain top life‑science researchers, supporting lab setup, equipment, and staff, with a required 2:1 matching contribution.
Waterbury/WBDC Small Business Grant Program
Provides grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 to eligible small businesses in Waterbury, Connecticut for projects that drive business growth and improve profitability.
Start Up Washington
Startup 365 is your starting point if you're new to business or exploring funding options. While it doesn't offer direct loans or grants, it connects you to the right programs, lenders, and technical assistance to get funding‑ready. It's especially helpful for rural, underserved, or first‑time entrepreneurs.
Export Finance Assistance Center of Washington (EFACW)
Works with the international trade experts at the Washington State Department of Commerce to provide an integrated menu of services that help businesses implement their export strategy. Provides free export finance counseling to small and medium sized Washington exporters or prospective exporters. The funds can be used for manufacturing, recycling, processing facilities, waste disposal operations, nonprofit facilities, multi‑purpose facilities (with taxable bonds).
Export Washington
Export Washington helps small businesses in Washington State grow by selling their products or services internationally. Through the STEP Grant and Export Voucher Program, qualified businesses can get cover export‑related costs like trade shows, marketing translation, certifications, and more.
USDA Rural Business Loans & Grants
If your business is located in a rural area, the USDA offers loans, loan guarantees, and grants to help you start, expand, or add value to your business. Funding supports job creation, innovation, farm‑based products, energy upgrades, and more.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about US manufacturing grants