Lakeview Consulting Manufacturing Grants Webinar
If you’re not checking the NFFS Grant Database at least once a week, you could be leaving thousands of dollars on the table. Every month, new grants become available, and every month, someone else gets the funding your foundry could have used to buy equipment, train employees, or improve efficiency.
Through a new partnership with Lakeview Consulting, NFFS members now have free access to the Lakeview Manufacturing Grant Database, a powerful, searchable resource that tracks funding opportunities across federal, state, and regional levels. These are real dollars available right now to help foundries grow stronger, become more productive, and invest in their future.
The new resource was introduced in a recent NFFS Grant Database Information Webinar, presented by Micki Vandeloo, President of Lakeview Consulting, with discussion led by Bill Padnos, NFFS Director of Workforce Development.
Watch the recording now: NFFS Grant Database Webinar
The Changing Grant Landscape
During the webinar, Vandeloo explained that the manufacturing grant landscape is shifting quickly. More than 300 Department of Energy (DOE) grants, worth billions, were recently canceled or delayed due to federal administrative changes, leaving manufacturers to rely more heavily on state-level programs. Fortunately, many states are stepping up with strong grant offerings focused on equipment purchases, workforce training, and energy efficiency projects.
In fact, manufacturers in states like Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Connecticut are seeing meaningful opportunities, such as grants of up to $50,000 for technology upgrades, $5,000 per employee for training, or even multi-million-dollar support for electric vehicle supply chain conversion.
Real Results for NFFS Members
This isn’t just theory, it’s working. NFFS member Calumet Brass Foundry recently secured over $30,000 in funding for equipment purchases, with Lakeview Consulting providing application coaching and support. The foundry’s owner described the experience as “pleasant and minimally invasive,” proving that accessing funding doesn’t have to be complicated.
Why You Should Check the Database Regularly
The Lakeview Manufacturing Grant Database is updated every month with new opportunities. It’s searchable by state, funding type, and eligibility, making it easy to find the programs that fit your foundry’s needs. But timing matters, many grants are first-come, first-served, or have limited application windows.
If you’re not looking regularly, someone else will be. Don’t let another manufacturer grab the funding that could have gone toward your next equipment upgrade or training program.
Exclusive NFFS Member Benefits
Beyond free access to the database, NFFS members can also take advantage of monthly office hours with Lakeview’s experts for personalized guidance and receive discounted consulting services to help prepare strong, competitive applications. Additional roundtables and webinars will be offered to keep members up to date on funding trends and success strategies.
Take Action Now
Funding opportunities don’t wait, and neither should you.
- Log in to the NFFS Member Portal to access the Grant Database.
- Bookmark it and check back weekly for new listings.
- Watch the webinar recording to learn how to use the database effectively.
- Attend office hours for expert help finding and securing the right grants.
Don’t miss out on money that could make your foundry more productive, efficient, and competitive.
Watch the recording and start exploring the NFFS Grant Database today.