SBA Awards $50 Million in Grants to Empower and Support Small Manufacturers Across the Nation

Today (August 6th, 2026), the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it has awarded $50 million in grants to 11 organizations that will provide training and technical assistance to support small manufacturers in SBA’s Empower to Grow (E2G) Program. The Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative will enable these organizations to deliver hands-on training that builds technical proficiency, helping small manufacturers in critical industries strengthen America’s industrial dominance.