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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Washington Employee Ownership Program (WA-EOP)
The WA-EOP provides support for employee ownership of businesses in Washington state.
Disaster Recovery Initiative
The Disaster Recovery Initiative provides funding to communities affected by disasters for recovery and rebuilding efforts.
Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program
The Section 108 Loan Guarantee Program provides loan guarantees to small businesses and communities for economic development projects.
New York State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)
New York State has been awarded more than $500 million in federal SSBCI funding to help small, and traditionally disadvantaged, businesses succeed— with a focus on post-pandemic recovery.
Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant Program
Provides funding for community development projects that benefit low- and moderate-income individuals in small cities.
Small Business Environmental Support Office
Provides support for small businesses on environmental issues.
New York Business Express
A comprehensive resource for starting, running, and growing a business in NYS, including a Business Wizard and information on support programs and incentives.
Entrepreneurship Assistance Centers
A program that, for nearly 40 years, has supported entrepreneurs with training, counseling and technical assistance at EACs throughout the state.
Emerging and Regional Partner Program Fund
Invests in diverse fund managers with first-, second- or third-time funds, or with managers who will use the funds to invest in areas of New York State where venture capital is less readily available.
The Wish Local Empowerment Program
Assists Black-owned small businesses by dedicating a $2 million fund to support approximately 4,000 Wish Local partners.
Supplier Innovative Finance Program
Offers up to $5,000 in unrestricted grants to help socially and economically disadvantaged businesses in New York grow and access capital.
StartOut Scholarship Program
Offers scholarship opportunities to LGBTQ+ entrepreneurs who wish to participate in their Founder Program and become a Giving Member.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about US manufacturing grants