Private sector businesses may be able to form strategic partnerships or create new manufacturing capacity to address supply chain challenges.
| Agency & Program Name | Type of Program & Funding Source | Phase Available | Critical Program Information |
|---|---|---|---|
| DOC / EDA: Economic Adjustment Assistance | Grant Annual Supplemental | Intermediate Long-Term | EDA EAA program grants and cooperative agreements are designed to leverage existing regional assets and support the implementation of economic development strategies that advance new ideas and creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in distressed communities. EDA's EAA program can support strategy (planning) grants to assist impacted regions with market studies, feasibility studies, supply chain mapping, and related projects to support manufacturing capacity and supply chain resiliency. Additional eligible activities include construction, non-construction, planning, technical assistance, and revolving loan fund projects under EDA’s EAA programs. |
| DOC / NIST: Manufacturing Extension Partnership | Direct Payment Annual | Intermediate Long-Term | NIST MEP's mission is to enhance the productivity and technological performance of U.S. manufacturing. |