About manufacturing.gov
The manufacturing.gov website serves as the primary hub for information about federal manufacturing programs, funding opportunities, and other valuable resources to help U.S. manufacturers increase productivity, improve supply chains, and find and retain a strong workforce.
Managed by the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), the website includes descriptions and contact information for federal programs, open funding opportunities, topic-focused pages, and announcements from the White House and federal agencies relating to U.S. manufacturing.
Made in America Office (MIAO)
The Made in America Office (MIAO) website is designed to promote transparency in federal procurement by enabling manufacturers and other parties to easily identify opportunities and relevant market intelligence to those interested in doing business with the U.S. government. This website provides centralized information on past and pending waivers of Made in America laws, information from which is used to support U.S. manufacturing and more resilient supply chains.
Explore Programs
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Empower to Grow
The Empower to Grow program, formerly known as 7(j) Management and Technical Assistance program, provides eligible U.S. small businesses with free business courses, tailored training, and one-on-one consulting to support their growth, operations, hiring, regulatory compliance, and government contracting competitiveness. The Empower to Grow program uplifts businesses to be procurement ready for federal, state, and local government contracts.
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Make More in America Initiative
This initiative from the Export-Import Bank (EXIM) supports U.S.-based manufacturing by financing domestic projects that lead to increased exports. It enables manufacturers to access EXIM support even before goods are exported, providing working capital and capital expenditure financing to help re-shore and expand production capabilities.
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Supply Chain Resiliency Initiative
Topic:Supply ChainEXIM’s Supply Chain Resiliency Initiative (SCRI) targets critical sectors by offering loan guarantees and insurance products to stabilize and strengthen essential supply chains. This is particularly useful for manufacturers looking to secure materials, maintain continuity, and reduce dependence on foreign inputs.
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Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs (Tech Hubs) Program
Topic:TechnologyThe Tech Hubs Program aims to strengthen U.S. economic and national security by investing in regions across the country with assets and resources that have the potential to become globally competitive in the technologies and industries of the future.
Federal Announcements
U.S. Department of Commerce Invests $2.5 Million for Water Infrastructure Improvements to Support Aluminum Manufacturing Industry in Bay Minette, Alabama
The U.S. Department of Commerce’s Economic Development Administration is awarding a $2.5 million grant to North Baldwin Utilities in Bay Minette, Alabama, for water infrastructure upgrades to support a new aluminum manufacturing facility and create jobs in the region.
CESMII and NIST MEP Partner to Boost U.S. Manufacturing with Smart Technologies
The Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CESMII), part of the Manufacturing USA network, and the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NIST MEP) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at strengthening the competitiveness of U.S. manufacturers.
CHIPS for America Announces New Proposed $285 Million Award for CHIPS Manufacturing USA Institute for Digital Twins, Headquartered in North Carolina
The U.S. Department of Commerce and the Semiconductor Research Corporation Manufacturing Consortium Corporation (SRC) are entering negotiations for the Department to provide SRC $285 million to establish and operate a Manufacturing USA institute headquartered in Durham, North Carolina. The new institute, known as SMART USA (Semiconductor Manufacturing and Advanced Research with Twins USA) will focus on efforts to develop, validate, and use digital twins.