Closed · SB-GC7J-26-001 · CFDA 59.007 · Discretionary

Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative

Federal grant opportunity posted by Small Business Administration, cataloged on Grants.gov.

$5M-$5M
Award range
Closed
Status
June 18, 2026
Close date
10
Expected awards

The verdict

Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative is a closed discretionary listing from Small Business Administration that offered $5,000,000 -- $5,000,000 across 10 expected awards. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number.

$5M-$5M
award range
Closed
application status
10
expected awards
59.007
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative - is cataloged under number SB-GC7J-26-001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 59.007, posted by Small Business Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as closed, first posted on May 4, 2026 and last updated on June 16, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $5,000,000 -- $5,000,000. The agency has projected $50.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 10 awards. If the agency funds the expected 10 awards from the $50.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $5.0 million. Cost sharing is not required, so applicants do not need to commit matching funds to be competitive on this opportunity. Federal award ranges are often upper bounds; actual allocations reflect program appropriations, the strength of the applicant pool, and the evaluation committee's scoring.

Deadline and action path. This opportunity closed on June 18, 2026. Future funding cycles may be published under the same CFDA number, so monitoring the parent program page is the most reliable way to catch re-announcements. Every Grants.gov submission requires an active SAM.gov registration and a Unique Entity ID. Review the Eligibility section below carefully, federal eligibility categories (nonprofit, state or local government, tribal, individual, educational institution, small business) have distinct registration and reporting requirements. Pre-application outreach to the listed agency contact is permitted and often welcomed, it helps clarify scope and scoring priorities. Before acting on the deadline or award figures above, verify them directly on the official Grants.gov listing, amendments can change dates and amounts after this page was last refreshed.

Award Range

$5,000,000 -- $5,000,000

Close Date

June 18, 2026

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59:59 pm Eastern Time.

Posted

May 4, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$50,000,000

Expected Awards

10

Instrument

Grant

Description

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).

Eligibility

Grants.gov lists this opportunity under eligibility category codes 06, 12, 20, 22, 23, 25. These codes correspond to applicant types (state/local government, tribal organization, nonprofit, educational institution, individual, small business, etc.) defined in Grants.gov's own eligibility reference. See the current Grants.gov eligibility categories or check the official listing below for this opportunity's exact eligibility statement.

Official Listing on Grants.gov

View full details, application forms, and submission instructions.

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Agency Contact

Grants.gov Contact Center Phone Number: 1-800-518-4726 Hours of operation are 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The contact center is closed on federal holidays. support@grants.gov

Key Dates

Posted May 4, 2026
Close Date June 18, 2026
Archive Date July 18, 2026
Last Updated June 16, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative", offered by Small Business Administration. It is associated with CFDA program 59.007. 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...
Is this opportunity still open?
No, this opportunity is closed. It closed on June 18, 2026. Check the parent program page for future funding cycles.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $5,000,000 -- $5,000,000. Total estimated funding: $50,000,000. Expected number of awards: 10.
How do I apply?
Applications for federal grant opportunities are typically submitted through Grants.gov. Visit the official listing at grants.gov for application instructions, required documents, and submission deadlines.

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