Synopsis

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).
Response Date	Jun 15, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Posting Date	May 04, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Archive Date	Jul 15, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT
Award Ceiling	5,000,000
Award Floor	5,000,000
Cost Sharing	No

Eligibility

Eligible Applicants

For profit organizations other than small businesses, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Small businesses, Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)

Additional Info on Eligibility:

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

Additional Information

Agency Name	Small Business Administration
Link to Additional Information:	Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative
Grantor Contact Information:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202 619 0603

CFDA Program(s)

• 59.007: 7(j) Technical Assistance