FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
2026 Manufacturing Grants
THE APPLICATION PERIOD IS NOW CLOSED
2026 Manufacturing Grants
Awards up to $65K Each
As part of the Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund, FuzeHub’s Manufacturing Grants are designed to encourage collaboration between not-for-profit organizations and small to medium-sized manufacturing companies in New York State. The partnership created with the not-for-profit organization serves as a pathway to technology transfer, adoption and implementation of new manufacturing processes, as well as the creation of enhanced products and services, and help manufacturing companies achieve success from early stage, proof of concept through maturity.
New For 2026 There will be a single round of Manufacturing Grants in 2026. Established companies and startups apply during the same timeline, but select their stage within the application. The application portal has been updated. All applicants are now required to create an account in Submittable to apply.
Program Goals To identify innovative projects that support the collaboration of not-for-profit organizations and New York State small to medium-sized manufacturers, leading to the creation of valuable economic impacts in our communities, and the growth of New York’s manufacturing sector.
Available Funding Individual grants will not exceed $65,000. The number of awards made may vary by funding round depending on other uses of the Fund and the quality of applications received. FuzeHub maintains the right to award less than is being requested.
Important Dates The 2026 Manufacturing Grants will open Wednesday, April 8th and close Thursday, May 7th (11:59 PM EST)
Manufacturing Grants Informational Webinar Learn More Here
Eligibility Eligible Applicants: New York State not-for-profit organizations that partner with at least one New York State manufacturer or technology company. Eligible Partner Manufacturers: At least one, and up to five, manufacturing companies in any stage of maturity that:
- is physically established in New York State;
- has no more than 500 employees worldwide; and,
- has a Dun & Bradstreet profile with a registered North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code. See guidelines for list of eligible NAICS codes. If your team is claiming startup status, at least one industry partner must meet ALL of these criteria:
- Annual revenue is less than $100K;
- Total revenue to date under all activities is less than $500K; and,
- Total investments received to date do not exceed $2M (excluding grants).
- A P&L report will be required as financial evidence of these requirements.
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Posted/Modified April 16, 2026. Please check back to this site for any updates.