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SBA Solicits Proposals for Hands-On Manufacturing Training and Technical Assistance Grants

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) is seeking proposals for the Manufacturing in America Empower to Grow (E2G) Grant Initiative, supporting small manufacturing businesses with hands-on, in-person training and technical assistance. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Business Development, Business Development Division - Scope of Services: - Innovative, hands-on, in-person manufacturing training and technical assistance for eligible small manufacturing businesses - Focus on workforce development, operational improvements, and technical proficiency - Training areas include operating machinery, quality control, industrial software, and workplace safety - Targeted industries: aerospace, shipbuilding, rail equipment, mining, industrial machinery, construction equipment, metal fabrication, electrical equipment, food processing, medical and precision manufacturing, advanced manufacturing, and robotics - Funding and Awards: - Up to $50 million in total funding - Up to ten awards of $5 million each - No cost-sharing or matching requirement - Eligibility Requirements: - Applicants must be for-profit or non-profit organizations, including higher education institutions and small businesses - Minimum of three years' experience in manufacturing-related training and technical assistance - Must serve eligible small manufacturing business concerns as defined by SBA size standards - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Emphasis on in-person, hands-on delivery (not virtual or remote-only) - National or regional program reach - No specific OEMs or vendors are named; the focus is on service delivery, not product procurement - Place of Performance: - United States and its territories

Description

This funding opportunity invites proposals from established organizations to provide innovative hands-on, in-person manufacturing training and technical assistance to eligible small manufacturing business concerns. The program is under the U.S. Small Business Administration's Empower to Grow Program (formerly known as 7(j) Management and Technical Assistance Program). The initiative aims to support small manufacturing businesses through training and technical assistance on a regional or national basis. The total funding available is $50 million, with up to ten awards of $5 million each, for a project period of 12 months.

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