Federal grants and government contracts for manufacturers
Manufacturing is the largest category of open federal bids. Agencies buy parts, equipment and finished goods every day, and programs pay to modernize plants, train workers and move production back to the U.S.
5,574open federal bids in this field right now, updated Oct 27, 2026
1,640of those set aside for small, veteran-owned, woman-owned or HUBZone firms
304open and upcoming federal grants mention this work on Grants.gov
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Department of Defense · Combined Synopsis/Solicitation · Due Nov 6, 2026 · Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-Aside (FAR 19.14)
Can a small manufacturing company win federal money?
Yes. Many federal bids are reserved for small businesses, and research awards (SBIR/STTR) are only open to them. Right now 5,574 federal bids in this field are open, 1,640 of them set aside for small or certified businesses.
What's the difference between a grant and a contract?
A grant funds a project the government wants to support, and you don't deliver a product to the agency. A contract buys goods or services from you. Many companies use grants to develop a product and contracts to sell it.
How do I find the opportunities that fit my company?
Type your company into Open Purse. In about 20 seconds you'll see the open grants, bids, contracts coming up for re-bid, and partnership programs that fit you, each with a plain-English reason and a first step. Searching is free.