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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Small Business Readiness for Resiliency Program
The program helps small businesses put plans in place to prepare for disaster and also provides immediate emergency funding when necessary.
Skip Instant Grants
The Skip Instant Grants offer funding opportunities with shorter turnaround windows.
Hustler's Microgrant
The Hustler's MicroGrant offers $1,000 in funding to support passionate entrepreneurs in their small business ventures.
The Freed Fellowship Grant
The Freed Fellowship Grant offers a monthly $500 grant to U.S.-based small business owners.
Awesome Foundation Grants
The Awesome Foundation awards grants of $1,000 to individuals and groups looking to fund various projects.
500 Global Flagship Accelerator
The 500 Global Flagship Accelerator program offers a four-month accelerator program based in San Francisco, along with a $150,000 investment.
U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA)
The EDA offers ongoing funding opportunities for projects that support regional and national economic development.
U.S. Small Business Administration State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
The STEP program distributes federal funds through state entities to assist small businesses desiring to export products.
U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA)
The MBDA offers targeted grants and loans designed to aid minority-owned businesses.
Texas Enterprise Fund (TEF)
The TEF offers 'deal-closing' grants to companies competing with out-of-state sites for new projects in Texas.
San Francisco Accessibility Grant
The grant can cover expenses like accessible equipment, construction to remove ADA barriers, CASp inspections, design services, and relevant permit fees.
Illinois Infrastructure Grants
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) offers capital grants to support various projects that benefit local communities and businesses.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about US manufacturing grants