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Manufacturing Programs

Texas Manufacturing Grants, Loans & Incentives

Texas manufacturers may qualify for property tax abatements, workforce training grants, technical consulting programs, and SBA-backed lending. Most never find out because the programs are scattered across dozens of agencies.

Texas is the second-largest manufacturing state in the nation, employing over 900,000 workers across aerospace, chemicals, food processing, metals, and machinery. State and federal agencies offer substantial support to help manufacturers expand operations, train workers, and modernize facilities. From Chapter 312 property tax abatements to Skills Development Fund training grants, these programs are designed to keep Texas manufacturing competitive — but many businesses never learn they exist.

Programs

Manufacturing Programs You May Be Eligible For

These are real government programs available to Texas manufacturing businesses. Eligibility depends on your specific business profile.

Tax Credit

Chapter 312 Property Tax Abatement

Texas municipalities and counties may offer property tax abatements of up to 100% for up to 10 years on new manufacturing facilities, expansions, and equipment investments. Each taxing jurisdiction sets its own terms and eligibility thresholds.

Texas Comptroller / Local Taxing Jurisdictions

Training

Skills Development Fund

State-funded grants awarded to public community and technical colleges to provide customized job training for Texas businesses. Manufacturing companies partner with colleges to design training programs for new or existing workers.

Texas Workforce Commission

Grant

Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center (TMAC)

Part of the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership, TMAC provides subsidized consulting to small and mid-sized Texas manufacturers on lean production, quality systems, supply chain optimization, and technology adoption.

NIST MEP / TMAC

Loan

SBA 504 Loan Program

Long-term, fixed-rate financing for major equipment purchases, land, and building expansions. Manufacturers may borrow up to $5.5 million with below-market rates and as little as 10% down through Certified Development Companies.

U.S. Small Business Administration

Incentive

Texas Enterprise Fund

Deal-closing fund used by the Governor's Office to attract and retain large employers. Manufacturing projects creating significant jobs and capital investment may be eligible for direct financial incentives.

Office of the Texas Governor

These are examples of programs in our database. Your screening report will show all programs that match your specific business profile, including programs from other categories that may apply.

Process

How It Works

01

Answer a few questions

Tell us about your manufacturing business — industry, location, size, and structure. No financials or tax IDs required.

02

We screen 150+ programs

Your profile is matched against verified government programs, including manufacturing-specific grants, loans, tax credits, and incentives.

03

Get your report instantly

Receive a citation-backed screening report in under 60 seconds, showing programs you may qualify for with direct links to apply.

Why Screen

Most Texas manufacturers leave money on the table

Between federal programs like SBA 504 loans, state programs like the Skills Development Fund, and local property tax abatements, the average Texas manufacturer may qualify for more programs than they realize. But finding them requires checking dozens of agency websites, reading hundreds of pages of program rules, and understanding which programs stack. Our screening does that work for you in 60 seconds.

Official sources only

Every program is sourced from official government pages — never third-party directories.

Citation-backed results

Every match includes evidence from the original source so you can verify it yourself.

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Fewer than 5 matches? Full refund, no questions asked.

See which programs match your manufacturing business

One screening report covers grants, loans, tax credits, and incentives across federal, state, and local programs. $49, results in 60 seconds.

Screening disclaimer

This is a screening tool, not an approval engine. The programs listed on this page are examples of programs in our database that may be relevant to manufacturing businesses. Government agencies set eligibility, funding, and application outcomes. Your report shows where to apply and what to verify directly with the agency.