On July 23, 2026 the SBA launched the Supply Chain Acceleration and Logistics Enablement (SCALE) program, awarding 20 grants of up to $500,000 each ($9M total) over a two-year period. Eligible applicants are public/private entities, nonprofits, and institutions that deliver accelerator programming or technical assistance to small businesses in six priority supply chains (advanced manufacturing, biotech/biomanufacturing, defense, energy/critical materials, food/ag, and transportation/logistics). Proposals are due August 7, 2026 by 4:00 p.m. ET via Grants.gov.
Home › Founders News › Gov & Employment
SBA opens $9M SCALE program: 20 supply-chain accelerator grants up to $500K
Why this matters for founders
If your org can run an accelerator or provide technical assistance in one of the six priority sectors, submit a SCALE proposal on Grants.gov before the Aug 7 deadline; hardware and biotech founders should watch for SCALE-funded programs to plug into.
Source: U.S. Small Business Administration
Hardware / IoTManufacturingHealthtech #sba-grant#supply-chain#gov-programs#fundraising#getting-started#operations
Get briefs like this tuned to your business.
In the app, Founder Briefs are personalized to your country, industry and stage, and you can save the ones that matter.
Related updates
More that helps you.
SBA rolls out 90% Made-in-America loan guarantee, waived fees for manufacturers
The SBA has introduced a 90% Made in America loan guarantee for small manufacturers and waived loan fees for manufacturing NAICS codes in FY2026, alongside a free 'Make Onshoring G…
SBIR/STTR non-dilutive R&D grant programs reauthorized through 2031
President Trump signed S.3971, the Small Business Innovation and Economic Security Act (Public Law 119-83), into law on April 13, 2026, reauthorizing the SBIR and STTR programs thr…
SBA 7(a) Working Capital Pilot offers monitored credit lines up to $5M
The SBA's 7(a) Working Capital Pilot (WCP) provides government-backed monitored lines of credit up to $5,000,000, with interest charged only when the line is drawn. As of February…
Industry Growth Program: federal commercialisation grants $50k-$5M (currently paused)
The Australian Government's Industry Growth Program, run by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources, offers matched grants of $50,000 to $250,000 for early-stage commerci…
Keep exploring
Related across the site
Case studyJack MaAlibabaGuideActivate MLS access and start sellingJoin the MLS and Realtor associations your brokerage and market actually use, so you can list homes, pull comps, and serve clients from your first week as an agent.ToolClerkyClerky handles startup incorporation and legal paperwork specifically for founders raising venture capital, generating Delaware C-corp filings, founder stock, and fundraising documents. It focuses on getting the legal details right for future investment.ToolGoogle WorkspaceA business suite bundling professional email on your own domain plus Gmail, Docs, Sheets, Drive, Meet, and Calendar.ToolLegalZoomLegalZoom helps you form an LLC or corporation and access legal documents, registered agent service, and attorney consultations. It walks non-lawyers through business formation filings.TermBootstrappingBuilding a company using your own money and the revenue it generates, rather than raising outside investment.