Open · SB-OEDNA-26-001 · CFDA 59.007 · Discretionary

ONAA 7J-TCU Manufacturing NOFO FY2026

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

$1-$5M
Award range
Open
Status
14d
Days left
5
Expected awards

The verdict

ONAA 7J-TCU Manufacturing NOFO FY2026 is an open discretionary opportunity from Small Business Administration, offering $1 -- $5,000,000 across 5 expected awards. Applications close in 14 days.

$1-$5M
award range
Open
14 days left
5
expected awards
59.007
CFDA program

Opportunity snapshot. This Grants.gov announcement - ONAA 7J-TCU Manufacturing NOFO FY2026 - is cataloged under number SB-OEDNA-26-001 and tied to CFDA assistance listing 59.007, posted by Small Business Administration. Grants.gov currently shows the opportunity as open, first posted on July 24, 2026 and last updated on July 27, 2026. The funding category is Discretionary, delivered as a grant.

Award economics. The award range on file is $1 -- $5,000,000. The agency has projected $10.0 million in total estimated funding for this announcement. It expects to issue 5 awards. If the agency funds the expected 5 awards from the $10.0 million estimated pool, the average award works out to roughly $2.0 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. Applications close on August 24, 2026 - roughly 14 days from today. That is a tight window, prioritize SAM.gov registration validation and assemble required documents immediately. 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

$1 -- $5,000,000

Close Date

August 24, 2026

No Explanation

Posted

July 24, 2026

Est. Total Funding

$10,000,000

Expected Awards

5

Instrument

Grant

Description

The purpose of this Funding Opportunity Announcement is to invite proposals for funding from Tribal Colleges and Universities, Tribal Serving Institutions, Community Colleges on or near Tribal Lands, and other Trade Schools on or near Tribal Lands interested in providing innovative hands-on, in-person manufacturing training and technical assistance through rapid reskilling of employees for 8(a) and HUBZone eligible small businesses , 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, 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 July 24, 2026
Close Date August 24, 2026
Archive Date September 23, 2026
Last Updated July 27, 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

What is this grant opportunity?
This is a federal funding opportunity titled "ONAA 7J-TCU Manufacturing NOFO FY2026", 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 Tribal Colleges and Universities, Tribal Serving Institutions, Community Colleges on or near Tribal Lands, ...
Is this opportunity still open?
Yes, this opportunity is currently open for applications. The closing date is August 24, 2026.
How much funding is available?
The award range for this opportunity is $1 -- $5,000,000. Total estimated funding: $10,000,000. Expected number of awards: 5.
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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