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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The Freed Fellowship Grant
What is the grant programme? The Freed Fellowship helps small business owners get the resources, mentorship, and community they need to build successful companies that make an impact. Every month, we give one $500 grant to business owner in the US to invest in their existing business. No strings attached. No equity required. We review each grant submission against our 5C Framework which analyzes five key components that successful businesses need to navigate: What's the application process? If you are interested please click above and the site will walk you through the process of award acceptance and the necessary onboarding steps. What information will I need to provide? - Project details. - Application questions.
Awesome Foundation Grants
Monthly grants of $1,000 awarded by independent chapters to individuals and groups for various projects, including startups and small businesses.
U.S. Department of Agriculture Rural Development Business Programs
Offers loans, grants, and guarantees to promote rural business growth and job creation.
San Francisco Accessibility Grant
Provides up to $10,000 to help small businesses in San Francisco improve accessibility by covering equipment, construction, design services, and permit fees.
Economic Development & Diversification In-State Tuition for Employees
Provides in-state tuition benefits for employees of businesses to support workforce development.
Spaceport Trust Fund
Funds to support development of spaceport infrastructure and related activities.
Industrial Revenue Bonds
Provides financing through revenue bonds for industrial projects.
Opportunity Zones
Program offering tax incentives for investments in designated low-income communities.
Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF)
Matches funding to state entities for semiconductor research, design, manufacturing projects, and provides grants to businesses with a presence in Texas.
Texas Jobs, Energy, Technology & Innovation (JETI)
Competitive economic incentive program to attract large, capital-intensive projects, creating high-paying jobs in Texas communities.
Texas Enterprise Zone Program
Economic development tool for local communities to partner with the State to promote job creation and private investment in economically distressed areas.
Governor's University Research Initiative (GURI)
Matching grant program to assist eligible higher education institutions in recruiting distinguished researchers to Texas.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about US manufacturing grants