WSMA Grant for Manufacturers
Support for Small & Micro-Entities through the WSMA Grant
The Washington State Microenterprise Association grant funded by the Washington State Department of Commerce is intended to support small and micro businesses with the training, technical assistance, and financing tools they need to grow their businesses in rural and urban communities. Ensuring that business resources are available in every region of the state and in leading industry sectors is vital for microenterprises to start and grow their competitive edge.
WSMA funding has helped ESOs support small businesses in ways that stimulate innovation, create social inclusion and advance sustainability principles and/or support businesses in key sectors of our economy.
WSMA Grant Workshops
As part of this WSMA-funded initiative, Impact Washington will offer four training workshops designed to help small manufacturers streamline operations, align their business strategies and improve overall efficiency. By enhancing these core areas, businesses will be better positioned for growth and long-term success.
The workshops will be hosted in partnership with our ecosystem partners - Economic Development Alliance of Skagit County (EDASC), Skagit Valley College, PublicDisplay.ART, Seattle Good Business Network, and Tri-City Development Council (TRIDEC).
As part of the grant-funded workshops, businesses gain access to the Impact WA growth cycle. Participants can take a no-cost business evaluation before or after the session, apply for the Small Manufacturers Growth grant (subject to limited funding), and become a part of the comprehensive support network designed to drive success.
Sign up for sessions across Washington state below:
Principles of Lean Manufacturing with Live Simulation
The workshop provides a practical overview, real-world success stories, and the hands-on tools needed to apply Lean principles to your organization. The focus is to learn how to deploy Lean in the manufacturing work environment to yield efficiency and improvement. These same tools can also be used across any industry to eliminate waste and improve efficiencies.
North Puget Sound | April 15th, Skagit Valley College
Peninsula | April 22nd, EDC Team Jefferson
Tri Cities | April 25th, Tri-City Development Council
Ready Or Not
It is a fast-paced, highly engaging business simulation game bringing to life the strategies, tactics, and organizational changes manufacturers must leverage to overcome business challenges and unleash profitable growth.
Seattle | April 30th, PublicDisplay.ART
See Who Qualifies
This grant is primarily for manufacturing entrepreneurs and micro companies with 1-5 employees. Funding in this program is intended to serve all businesses and industry sectors. However, priority will be given in sectors that include, but are not limited to:
- Agriculture & Food
- Childcare
- Clean Materials & Clean Tech
- Creative Economy & Arts
- Energy / Efficiency
- Home building & Construction
- Life Sciences
- Maritime Trades
- Small Scale Manufacturing
- Tourism
If you're not sure whether you qualify, fill out our contact form.