The SBA announced a new funding opportunity of up to $50 million (announced May 6, 2026) for organizations to deliver training and technical assistance to small manufacturers through its Empower to Grow (E2G) program, part of a Made-in-America manufacturing push.
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SBA opens $50M Empower to Grow grant to train small US manufacturers
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Hardware and manufacturing founders should watch for their regional E2G provider—free training and technical assistance can de-risk scaling US production.
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