Manufacturing Grants for Public University

As of September 2026, Grantoria lists 18 Manufacturing Grants for Public University — 5 open right now, across 9 funding agencies. Award amounts range $40K to $136.9M. The next application deadline is September 15, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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18total grants
5open now
9agencies
$40K–$136.9Mfunding range
Sep 15next deadline
OPEN 25 days left Hard to apply

Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park

Quantum Works is a grant opportunity administered by the Illinois Capital Development Board. Individual awards range from $0 to $136,900,000. Illinois Catalog of State Financial Assistance…

🏛 Illinois Capital Development Board ⏰ Sep 30, 2026 💰 up to $136,900,000
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OPEN 26 days left Hard to apply

Advanced Technological Education

With a focus on two-year Institutions of Higher Education (IHEs), the Advanced Technological Education (ATE) program supports the education of technicians for the high-technology fields that…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.076 ⏰ Oct 1, 2026 💰 $475,000 – $7,500,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Transport Phenomena (TP)

The Transport Phenomena (TP) program supports fundamental research to understand, model, and control the transport of mass, momentum, energy, and species across multiple scales. Innovative TP…

🏛 U.S. National Science Foundation 📋 CFDA 47.041 ⏰ Aug 20, 2076
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Frequently asked questions

How many manufacturing grants for public university are available?
Grantoria currently lists 18 manufacturing grants for public university, of which 5 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is September 15, 2026 — about 10 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $40K to $136.9M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse manufacturing grants for public university, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.

About Manufacturing Grants for Public University

The U.S. National Science Foundation invests heavily in manufacturing research and innovation at public universities, supporting projects that advance industrial competitiveness and STEM education. Across this space, 7,057 active grants reflect NSF's commitment to this sector, alongside funding from NIST and HUD focused on standards development and infrastructure modernization.

Most awards in this category range from $5.0M to $10.0M, with 55% awarded through competitive selection processes. Cost-sharing requirements appear in only 9% of grants, making these opportunities more accessible. Filtering by support type—particularly Research or Capacity Building—will help identify grants aligned with your institution's specific manufacturing focus and expertise areas.