Small Manufacturing Recovery Grants for Rural Businesses
GrantID: 60053
Grant Funding Amount Low: $2,500
Deadline: Ongoing
Grant Amount High: $10,000
Summary
This grant opportunity offers financial support and technical assistance to small and mid‑sized manufacturers looking to improve competitiveness, adopt new technologies, and strengthen operations. The program is designed to help companies that create jobs and contribute to local and regional economic growth by providing funding that offsets the cost of strategic improvement projects. Rather than serving as general operating support, the funds are intended to help manufacturers implement specific initiatives that enhance productivity, workforce skills, innovation, or business processes.
The total amount available in this opportunity varies by cycle and region, with individual award amounts often ranging from approximately $25,000 up to around $100,000 per eligible manufacturer. The exact award size depends on the proposed project’s scope, anticipated impact, and the applicant’s demonstrated need. These grants are typically structured to supplement investment rather than cover entire project costs, so applicants are expected to contribute matching funds or in‑kind resources.
Eligibility is focused on small and medium manufacturers that meet defined criteria related to size, revenue, and industry classification. Unlike many community‑oriented grants, this opportunity is not available to individuals, nonprofits, or general service businesses; it is specifically tailored to for‑profit manufacturing firms that are positioned to benefit from targeted improvements. Eligible projects may include efforts to adopt advanced manufacturing technologies, improve quality systems, enhance worker training and retention, or modernize processes to increase efficiency.
The intent of the funding is to help manufacturers become more resilient and competitive in changing markets, which can lead to job creation, higher wages, and stronger local supply chains. In addition to the monetary support, the program often provides consulting, coaching, and technical expertise to help awardees successfully implement their projects and sustain improvements over time.
Overall, this opportunity aims to empower manufacturers with the tools and resources needed to innovate, grow, and contribute meaningfully to their communities’ economic health.
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