Gcbd grant - manufacturing grant - the ohio state university

The Ohio State University Office of Sponsored Programs received a $344,312 Project Grant from the Small Business Administration's Office of Government Contracting and Business Development under the 7(j) Technical Assistance program (CFDA 59.007), awarded September 30, 2025, with completion targeted for September 29, 2026. This award supports the delivery of business development assistance to small disadvantaged businesses and eligible entrepreneurs operating in manufacturing sectors. Under the 7(j) program framework, OSU will provide management and technical assistance services, which typically encompass counseling, training, one-on-one business consulting, and specialized services targeted to small manufacturing concerns as authorized under Sections 7(a)(11), 7(j)(10), and 8(a) of the Small Business Act.

The award aligns with the SBA's broader Empower to Grow Program Manufacturing initiative, which prioritizes hands-on, in-person technical assistance to eligible small manufacturing businesses. OSU's role as the service provider leverages its substantial research and development infrastructure and established federal grant management capabilities to deliver qualified business development services to the target population throughout the one-year performance period. Disbursements will be made in partial payments upon receipt of required documentation and verification of work successfully performed.