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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Key Clusters
Key Clusters offers an annual grant program that supports Regional Tourism Councils in marketing their respective tourism regions across the state.
Small & Growing Businesses
The Small & Growing Businesses section offers a collection of loan, grant, venture capital, and technical assistance programs to support Massachusetts small businesses, administered by MGCC and other state agencies.
Regions & Hubs
The Regional Economic Development Organizations (REDOs) program supports regional projects that grow businesses and the Massachusetts economy, helping attract new employers and strengthen existing businesses.
People & Places
People & Places is a suite of programs that provide funding, tax credits, and technical assistance to support community development, financial literacy, workforce development, and other economic opportunities across Massachusetts.
Infrastructure
The Infrastructure section lists multiple grant and partnership programs—including broadband, municipal broadband, maritime economy, public infrastructure, dredging, and large‑scale development incentives—designed to support and finance infrastructure projects throughout Massachusetts.
Urban League of Broward County
Provides technical assistance and capital to entrepreneurs and minority-owned businesses.
Prospera
Provides technical assistance and financial education to Hispanic-owned businesses and entrepreneurs.
HUBZone Program
An SBA sponsored program to promote economic development by offering financial grants.
8(a) Business Development Program
Program established by the SBA to help firms owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals access federal contracting opportunities.
America's Seed Fund
A SBA-sponsored fund that awards funding to startups and small businesses.
Matching Grants Leverage Program
NYSTAR reviews and coordinates requests for New York State matching grants and support letters to strengthen applicants' proposals to federal agencies, foundations, and other grant‑making organizations, aiming to attract more federal R&D funding for technology development and commercialization in New York State.
New York Business Express
A comprehensive resource for starting, running, and growing a business in New York State, including a Business Wizard and information on support programs and incentives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about US manufacturing grants