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Small Manufacturing Recovery Grants Application

The Small Manufacturing Recovery Grants program is for small- to medium-sized manufacturers and consists of multiple statewide grant opportunities, including some that are specifically designed to serve Colorado’s diverse rural manufacturing communities.

Applications are reviewed weekly.

Applicants will be contacted within 10 business days of application submission for follow-up and next steps.

Please note: home-based businesses are not currently eligible for grants under this program.
Step 1 - Basic Information
1.First Name(Required.)
2.Last Name(Required.)
3.Title(Required.)
4.Email Address(Required.)
5.Phone Number(Required.)
6.Company Name(Required.)
7.Industry(Required.)
8.Company Street Address(Required.)
9.Company Town(Required.)
10.Company County Location (ex. Adams, Boulder, Mesa, etc.)(Required.)
11.Company Website(Required.)
12.How did you hear about the Small Manufacturing Recovery Grants program? Please be specific. (ex. Manufacturer's Edge newsletter, CAMA, JeffCO EDC, etc.)
13.Have you worked with Manufacturer's Edge in the past?(Required.)
14.Have you received other American Rescue Plan Funds from another source (local community, etc.)?
15.DUNS/D&B ID (if known):
16.NAICS Code(s) (if known):
17.Is your business 51% owned, operated, and controlled by the following (mark all that apply):(Required.)
18.Years in operation:(Required.)
19.Number of employees:(Required.)
20.2022 Annual Revenue:(Required.)
21.2023 Annual Revenue:(Required.)
22.Revenue trends since 2022:(Required.)
Step 2 - Priority Areas and Projects

Definitions of priority areas:
  • Deciding with Data: Leverage data to make informed decisions & minimize risk to drive growth, innovation, and profit.
  • Improving Operations: Leverage continuous improvement measures and streamline production, maintenance, and administrative processes.
23.Which project best fits your needs and your budget?

Projects are valued at $10,000 and require a $2,500 investment. The SMRG funding Manufacturer’s Edge receives will cover $7,500 of the project value, if a company is approved.

Select your top choice below.
(Required.)
Step 3 - Circumstances from Covid-19
Please indicate below if and to what degree your business was negatively impacted in any of the following ways.
24.Did revenues decrease during the pandemic?(Required.)
25.Did expenses increase during the pandemic(Required.)
26.Did you experience or are you currently experiencing labor market shortages or other supply chain impacts?(Required.)
27.Have you adopted or are you currently adopting safer operating procedures (e.g., purchasing personal protective equipment (PPE) such as masks for employees, closing indoor seating, etc.)(Required.)
28.Have you created or are you currently looking to create new sales channels because of pandemic shifts?(Required.)
29.Have you been impacted by periods of closure caused by the pandemic?(Required.)
30.None of the above. We have not been impacted by the pandemic.(Required.)
Step 4 - Anticipated Program Outcomes

List the following estimated outcomes for participating in this program.
31.Estimated number of jobs created that will result from this project. (Percent of current employment size)(Required.)
32.Estimated number of jobs retained will result from this project. (Percent of current employment size)(Required.)
33.Estimated new sales that will result from this project. (Percentage of increase in current sales)(Required.)
34.Estimated retained sales that will result from this project. (Percentage of current sales)(Required.)
35.Will this project result in cost savings (waste reduction/equipment repair/efficiency gains/etc.)(Required.)
Step 5: General Business Health Assessment
36.The organization has defined, planned, and communicated the vision, mission and/or values; the values are demonstrated regularly by the leadership team and two-way communication on organizational performance is conducted.(Required.)
37.The leadership team is well structured; accountabilities, roles, and responsibilities are defined and aligned to the strategic plans, and decision authority is understood.(Required.)
38.The organization communicates the strategy and action plans to all levels of the organization, making a clear connection to each person’s role in achieving the plans while regularly monitoring and responding when circumstances require a shift in and rapid execution of new plans.(Required.)
39.The organization has a developed marketing and sales plan to acquire and retain customers. Technology is used to share and connect with current and potential customers the organization’s unique value proposition. Both the technology and the content are monitored to ensure messaging is effective.(Required.)
40.The organization uses data and information, analytics, and other evaluation methods to track operations and overall company performance and capabilities. The organization has implemented a system/process to measure organizational performance on a daily, weekly, monthly, and annual basis.(Required.)
41.The organization provides a safe workplace and operating environment that ensures its preparation for disasters, emergencies, disruptions, and business continuity, including cybersecurity.(Required.)
42.The organization continually assesses and manages long-and short-term workforce capability and capacity needs. Employees have a career development path and their manager is actively engaged in growing their talent, skills, and performance.(Required.)
43.Effective systems and processes are in place to recruit, hire, onboard, and retain new workforce members and a clearly defined compensation system according to which employees are evaluated on a regular basis to ensure competitive, fair, and consistent practices.(Required.)
44.Processes are trained and implemented to ensure little variation in outcome between employees who perform them. Procedures, work instructions, “job aids,” or other visual representations are used to ensure repeatability of processes.(Required.)
45.Work processes and support processes are managed, measured, reviewed, and adjusted to ensure they meet requirements including to promote product and process performance, reduce variability, and pursue opportunities for innovation.(Required.)
46.Clear metrics are used to measure the production process (e.g., sales, revenue, on-time delivery, first-pass quality, performance to budget, safety, employee morale, cycle time, and inventory control). Work teams regularly review priorities and make conscious decisions about shifting resources and attention to meet their goals and the business's needs proactively.(Required.)