Empower to Grow (E2G) Program Manufacturing
Limited submission
The E2G program provides manufacturing training and assistance to small businesses, especially HUBZone firms, through in-person, virtual, or hybrid methods.
This grant is no longer accepting proposals
Small Business Administration has archived this opportunity.
Funder: Small Business Administration
Due Dates: May 12, 2025 (11:59 p.m. ET)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,148,658 total; up to three awards; 12-month base period with up to four 12-month option periods; no cost share required.
Summary: Supports organizations providing innovative, hands-on manufacturing training and technical assistance to eligible small manufacturing businesses, especially HUBZone firms.
Key Information: Only one proposal per applicant will be evaluated; proposals must be submitted via Grants.gov by the deadline—late or incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Description
This opportunity from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) funds organizations to deliver innovative, hands-on manufacturing training and technical assistance to eligible small manufacturing businesses, with a focus on those in Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZones). The program aims to address workforce shortages, operational inefficiencies, and limited access to contract opportunities for small manufacturers, supporting SBA’s strategic priorities to empower small businesses and strengthen U.S. manufacturing.
Funded projects must provide in-person, virtual, or hybrid training and technical assistance tailored to the needs of small manufacturing firms. Priority is given to approaches that are unique, non-duplicative of existing SBA services, and that leverage partnerships with SBA resource partners and other stakeholders.
