Get Nearshored
$15,000 Manufacturing Grant
Do you manufacture products and want to begin nearshoring? We’re giving away $5,000 to three businesses to fuel their nearshoring efforts.
$15,000 Grant For Businesses to Nearshore Their Supply Chain
We’re awarding three $5,000 manufacturing grants for small businesses to use to purchase inventory. In addition to the grant, winners will get introduced to verified manufacturers, a feature on our platform, and expert guidance.
Applications open: March 15, 2025
Deadline to apply: May 3, 2025
Winners announced: May 15, 2025
- Must make under $5M in annual revenue
- Must produce a physical product
- Actively looking to nearshore their production in the USA, Canada, Latin America or Europe.
- Must be based in the US
We’re keeping this fun and easy—pick your application style:
Traditional Application – Tell us about your idea, why you’re excited, and how you’d use the $5K.
Video Pitch – Tell us about your business in 3 minutes or less. No fancy editing needed—just passion and creative courage!
Two Ways to Apply
You can apply using a written application or a video submission. Pick what feels authentic to you!
Traditional Application
Tell us about what you are nearshoring and how you’d use the $5K.
Video Pitch
Tell us about your product in 2 minutes or less. No fancy editing needed—just passion and courage!
Funding + Factory Network to Nearshore Your Manufacturing
Use the capital to create samples, fund production, or purchase materials or packaging.
$5,000 Grant
We’ll pay for production with the nearshoring factory of your choice in the USA, Latin America, Canada or Europe.
Direct Supplier Introductions
Get introduced to multiple factories in your category
Flexible Use
Use your grant to nearshore finished products, materials, or packaging.
Nearshoring Guidance
Need support navigating new regions? We’ll help you every step of the way.
FAQs
Businesses with under $5M in annual revenue, producing a physical product, and actively looking to nearshore manufacturing. Applicants must also be based in the U.S.
The grant can be used for finished products, materials, components, packaging, or design services with a nearshoring factory, including set up fees, tooling and other initial expenses. Grant funds must be used with a factory or supplier on Nearshore in the USA, Latin America, or Europe.
No. The $5K is a non-repayable grant designed to help eligible founders bring their products closer to home.
Nearshoring involves relocating or outsourcing manufacturing to a country closer to your main market, reducing shipping times, costs, and supply chain disruptions.
You’ll gain access to experienced advisors and mentors who’ve successfully nearshored products. They’ll guide you through best practices, negotiations, and long-term supply chain strategies.
Fill out our short online application form. We’ll review submissions on a rolling basis and contact shortlisted candidates for further details.
We announce winners on May 15th, 2025.
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