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United Nations Manufacturing Development & Grant Initiative

Non repayable grant funding for manufacturers expanding production capacity, modernising plant and equipment, and creating verifiable employment.

About the initiative

The initiative provides non repayable grant funding to manufacturing enterprises whose projects strengthen industrial capacity, substitute imports and create decent employment. Every application is assessed by a technical review panel against published criteria, and awards are disbursed against verified project milestones.

Plant and equipment

Acquisition, upgrade or automation of production lines that raise output quality and volume.

Capacity expansion

Working capital and facility investment that lifts sustained manufacturing capacity.

Employment creation

Projects that create measurable, verifiable jobs and structured workforce training.

How the process works

1

Submit the application

Complete the grant application form with your company profile, manufacturing details, grant request and business case.

2

Screening and verification

The secretariat verifies registration records, identification documents and declared production data.

3

Technical review

Applications are scored against feasibility, economic impact, employment creation and value for funds.

4

Award and disbursement

Approved applicants receive an award letter and funds are disbursed against agreed project milestones.

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Apply for the grant

Submit a complete application with accurate manufacturing data and supporting identification to be considered in the grant.

Apply