Grant Resources for NFFS Members

NFFS is proud to offer an exclusive new benefit to our member foundries through our partnership with Lakeview Consulting. This program gives members access to powerful tools and expert support to help you find, apply for, and win manufacturing-related grant funding. Whether you're exploring ways to fund new equipment, training, workforce development, or innovation, these resources are designed to help you navigate the grant process with confidence.

Don’t miss out on the funding your foundry could be accessing right now!
The Lakeview Manufacturing Grant Database, now available free to NFFS members, is updated monthly with new opportunities and is fully searchable by state, funding type, and eligibility. Timing is critical, many grants are first-come, first-served or have limited application windows, so checking regularly is key.

Watch the NFFS Grant Database Information Webinar, presented by Micki Vandeloo of Lakeview Consulting and discussed by Bill Padnos, NFFS Director of Workforce Development, to learn how to make the most of this member benefit. The webinar walks you through using the database to find grants that can fund equipment upgrades, employee training, or efficiency improvements, real dollars that could give your foundry a competitive edge.

Member Benefits Include:

• ✅ Free Access to the Manufacturing Grants Database
  Search for active funding opportunities tailored to manufacturers and foundries using our interactive online portal, exclusively for NFFS members!
  • Filtering by state, type of funding, eligibility criteria, and more
  • Ability to save and track funding opportunities
  • Direct links to grant applications and sponsor websites

Access the Manufacturing Grants Database Here

• ✅ Monthly Office Hours with a Lakeview Grants Expert
  NFFS members can now access monthly office hours with a Lakeview Consulting grant expert to get live guidance and answers to their grant-related questions. Sessions are held on the fourth Thursday of each month from 10 AM to Noon central time. Click here to join the office hours.

• ✅ Customized Grant Opportunity Newsletter Content
  Stay informed with a periodic grant updates and opportunities within the NFFS weekly newsletter.
  
  

• ✅ Discount on Full-Service Consulting Support
  NFFS members receive 10% off Tier 1–3 membership plans at Lakeview Consulting.
  💰 Use Discount Code: NFFSDC2526 at checkout.
  
  View Membership Plan Details Purchase an upgraded Lakeview Membership

Need Assistance?

If you have questions about using these resources or need help accessing your benefits, contact:

• Micki Vandeloo – President, Lakeview Consulting
  📧 micki@lakeviewconsulting.net

• Danyelle Dosunmu – Lakeview Team Member
  📧 danyelle@lakeviewconsulting.net