The SBA announced a new $50M grant opportunity on May 6, 2026 to support Made in America manufacturing and workforce training, targeting small manufacturers who make up 98% of US manufacturers. Alongside it, SBA introduced a 90% Made in America loan guarantee and waived loan fees for manufacturing NAICS codes in FY2026.
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SBA opens $50M Made in America manufacturing and workforce grant
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Hardware and manufacturing founders should check eligibility for the grant and the 90% loan guarantee, which can cut both fees and the collateral needed to scale US production.
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