A variety of funding opportunities and support resources are available for Connecticut and Massachusetts manufacturing companies and allied service providers. These programs cover needs such as equipment and technology investments, employee training, cybersecurity, international business development, and more. Explore the resources below to find the right support for your organization.
$100,000 to conduct a project aimed at improving your manufacturing productivity, efficiency and competitiveness. Administered on a first-come first-served basis.
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The Additive Voucher Program (AVP) provides companies with a matching grant to assist with the acquisition of Additive Manufacturing technology. Eligible companies can apply for a grant up to $20,000 for Additive Manufacturing Hardware, Software, and related third-party integration services. Funding is awarded on a first-come first-served basis.
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This grant program is intended to help Connecticut supply chain companies with the adoption and integration of IoT solutions. The program will provide matching grants up to $25,000 for hardware, sensors, platforms, and related third-party integration services.
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Eligible companies can apply for a grant up to $35,000 in total to assist with cyber security assessments and CMMC adoption. Participating companies must pay half the cost.
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For capital equipment purchases, a 1:1 match up to $250,000.
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The Manufacturing Cybersecurity Program (MCP), an MMAP program, provides up to $30,000 in capital cost share for cybersecurity infrastructure improvement projects located within the Commonwealth’s borders, as part of the state’s on-going commitment to the manufacturing industry.
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The Connecticut Center for Advanced Technology Inc. (CCAT) is an applied technology demonstration and training center that validates, demonstrates, and assists with the adoption of leading-edge technologies into global industrial companies and the advanced manufacturing supply chain, while also providing the training and education necessary to utilize the capability of these advancements and drive efficiency.
https://www.ccat.us/
Department of Economic and Community Development’s Office of Manufacturing resource center.
https://manufacturing.ct.gov/
Connecticut’s official representative of the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP). CONNSTEP is Connecticut’s leading business consulting firm. Focusing efforts on identifying opportunities for growth, improving productivity, and ensuring clients remain competitive in evolving market conditions.
https://www.connstep.org/
MassMEP is your resource for manufacturing greatness to support and grow manufacturing in Massachusetts.
https://massmep.org/
The U.S. Commercial Service is the trade promotion arm of the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration. Our global network connects American exporters with foreign business opportunities.
https://www.trade.gov/us-commercial-service
Workforce Development
CT MIF Apprentice Funding Program (AFP)
$15,000 wage subsidy per apprentice over the course of their apprenticeship program.
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CT MIF Engineering Internship Program
All Connecticut manufacturers can participate in the MIF Internship Program. But companies with less than 300 employees can apply for a matching wage subsidy grant and receive up to $14,000 for up to four qualified college interns for summer 2026 work
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CT MIF Incumbent Worker Training Program
Funding provided on a matching basis to reimburse Manufacturers for training costs incurred to upskill their employees up to $50,000 annually.
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MA Workforce Training Fund Express Program
Training reimbursement program for up to $3,000/person/course. Full reimbursement for companies with 100 employees or fewer, up to 50% reimbursement for companies with more than 100 employees. Up to $30,000.
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MA Workforce Training Fund General Program
Training funds for current and newly hired employees for between $10,000 – $250,000.
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New England Trade Adjustment Assistance Center, Inc. (NETAAC)
Federally-Funded Financial Assistance and Guidance for New England Businesses Impacted by Imports.
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