Simpler Grants.gov #SB-OEDNA-26-001

SBA Solicits Proposals for Manufacturing Training and Technical Assistance for Native American-Serving Institutions

The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), through its Office of Native American Affairs (ONAA), is seeking proposals for the Empower to Grow (E2G) Grant Initiative to support manufacturing workforce development for Native American-serving institutions. - Government Buyer: - U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Native American Affairs (ONAA) - Eligible Applicants: - Tribal Colleges and Universities, Tribal Serving Institutions, Community Colleges, and Trade Schools located on or near Tribal Lands - Products/Services Requested: - Hands-on, in-person manufacturing training and technical assistance - Focus on rapid reskilling for 8(a) and HUBZone eligible small businesses - Training areas include technical proficiency, machinery operation, quality control, industrial software, workplace safety, business development, contract management, and manufacturing cost/pricing - OEMs and Vendors: - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named; the solicitation is for service delivery by eligible educational institutions - Unique/Notable Requirements: - Direct, in-person training and technical assistance (not virtual) - Targeting underserved Native American business operations and microenterprises - No cost-sharing or matching funds required - Up to five awards, with a total funding pool of $10,000,000 - Proposals must be submitted electronically via Grants.gov

Description

This funding opportunity invites proposals from Tribal Colleges and Universities, Tribal Serving Institutions, Community Colleges on or near Tribal Lands, and other Trade Schools on or near Tribal Lands. The goal is to provide innovative hands-on, in-person manufacturing training and technical assistance through rapid reskilling of employees for 8(a) and HUBZone eligible small businesses. The program is part of the U.S. Small Business Administration's Empower to Grow Program (formerly known as 7(j) Management and Technical Assistance Program). The total funding available is $10,000,000 with expected awards of up to five grants, ranging from $1 to $5,000,000 each.

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