Description
The Manufacturing in America E2G Grant Initiative aims to provide funding to established organizations that offer innovative hands-on, in-person manufacturing training and technical assistance to eligible small manufacturing business concerns. The program is part of the U.S. Small Business Administration's Empower to Grow Program. To be eligible, applicants must be a for-profit or not-for-profit entity, have been in existence for at least three years, have experience providing technical assistance or training to small manufacturing businesses, and demonstrate the capacity to provide manufacturing-related training and technical assistance. The opportunity has an estimated funding of $50,000,000, with an award ceiling of $5,000,000 and an award floor of $5,000,000. Some key aspects of the job and scope of work include:
• Providing hands-on, in-person manufacturing training and technical assistance
• Offering services on a regional or national basis
• Demonstrating experience and capacity in manufacturing-related training and technical assistance
• Submitting applications electronically through Grants.gov
• Registering with the System for Award Management (SAM) and obtaining a Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) number
• Completing a detailed budget worksheet, including direct and indirect costs, and providing narrative justifications for costs.