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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Made In America Manufacturing Initiative
The Made in America Manufacturing Initiative commits to a deeper collaboration and coordination of federal agency resources designed to increase access to capital, improve opportunities for public and private investments in support of manufacturing in America and help small businesses export their products on a global scale.
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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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Office of Manufacturing and Trade
As SBA's office for the support of small business international trade development, the Office of Manufacturing and Trade works in cooperation with other federal agencies and public- and private-sector groups to encourage small business exports and to assist small businesses seeking to export.
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.