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Empire State Development Grants
20 open Empire State Development grants accepting applications right now. Historical giving: 5 grants totaling $312M.
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Open Empire State Development grants
POWER UP Grant Program
Up to $300MopenPOWER UP Grant Program is a grant from Empire State Development. POWER UP Intent to Apply Form Survey POWER UP Intent to Apply Form Further informatio...
clean_energyenergy_efficiencyelectric_vehiclescommunity_developmenteconomic_developmentPay for Performance Operating Grant Program
Up to $10MopenPay for Performance Operating Grant Program is a grant from Empire State Development. Pay for Performance Operating Grant Program | FindGrants | FindG...
workforce_developmenteconomic_developmenteducation_researchworkforce developmentskills trainingCounty Infrastructure Grant Program
Up to $1.0MopenCounty Infrastructure Grant Program is sponsored by Empire State Development. Provides grants to support county-led infrastructure projects across New...
community_developmentaffordable_housingurban_planningcommunity_facilitiescounty infrastructureNY Entertainment Workforce Diversity Grant Program
Up to $500KopenNY Entertainment Workforce Diversity Grant Program is sponsored by Empire State Development. NY Entertainment Workforce Diversity Grant Program is a g...
arts_educationcommunity_developmenteducation_researchdiversityinclusivityGlobal NY Fund Grant Program
Up to $100KopenGlobal NY Fund Grant Program is sponsored by Empire State Development. The Global NY Fund Grant Program offers grants to New York State companies and ...
economic_developmentsmall_businessinternational_developmentexport expansioninternational tradeMarket New York - Tourism Grant Program
openMarket New York - Tourism Grant Program is a grant from Empire State Development that supports educational programs and initiatives. Market New York T...
economic_developmentcommunity_developmenttourismvisitor attractioneconomic growthStrategic Planning and Feasibility Studies Program
openStrategic Planning and Feasibility Studies Program is sponsored by Empire State Development. This program provides working capital grants to support s...
community_developmenturban_planningeconomic_developmentstrategic planningfeasibility studiesGovernor Hochul's FAST NY Grants
openGovernor Hochul's FAST NY Grants is sponsored by Empire State Development. Grants to improve locations under the Focused Attraction of Shovel-Ready Tr...
manufacturingeconomic_developmentsmall_businesshigh-tech manufacturingshovel-ready tractsGlobal NY Grant Fund
openGlobal NY Grant Fund is a grant from Empire State Development that funds New York State companies and nonprofit economic development organizations see...
international_developmenteconomic_developmentcommunity_developmentsmall_businessinternational businessState Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI)
openState Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) is sponsored by Empire State Development. Provides over $500 million in funding to support small busine...
small_businesseconomic_developmentsmall business recoverybusiness growtheconomic developmentEntrepreneurship Assistance Centers (EAC) Program
openEntrepreneurship Assistance Centers (EAC) Program is sponsored by Empire State Development.
small_businessworkforce_developmenteconomic_developmentinnovationentrepreneurshipSmall Manufacturers Modernization Grant
openSmall Manufacturers Modernization Grant is sponsored by Empire State Development. This opportunity supports mission-aligned projects and measurable ou...
manufacturingperforming_artsadult_educationelectric_vehiclesveteransDefense Industry Assistance Grants
openDefense Industry Assistance Grants is sponsored by Empire State Development. Grants are available to small manufacturers, early-stage companies, and n...
defense_researchsmall_businessmanufacturinginnovationdefense industryMeet In New York Grant Program
openMeet In New York Grant Program is sponsored by Empire State Development.
economic_developmentcommunity_developmentconferencemeetingtrade showNFP Capital Grant Program
openThe NFP Capital Grant Program is a grant from Empire State Development that funds capital improvements for New York nonprofit organizations providing ...
community_developmenteconomic_developmentcapital grantnot-for-profiteconomic supportChampioning Albany’s Potential (CAP) Initiative
openChampioning Albany’s Potential (CAP) Initiative is sponsored by Empire State Development. Invests in revitalizing downtown Albany through transformati...
community_developmentaffordable_housingurban_planningeconomic_developmentdowntown revitalizationNFP Grant Program
openNFP Grant Program is sponsored by Empire State Development. A 50/50 matching grant program supporting 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organizations that prov...
community_developmenteconomic_developmentcommunity_facilitiesmatching grantscapital improvementsCapital Project Loan Fund
openCapital Project Loan Fund is sponsored by Empire State Development. Offers direct loans to businesses in New York State for acquiring, renovating, or ...
manufacturingeconomic_developmentsmall_businesscapital loanbusiness growthWorkforce Development Capital & Pay for Performance Operating Grants
openWorkforce Development Capital & Pay for Performance Operating Grants is sponsored by Empire State Development. This opportunity supports mission-align...
workforce_developmenteconomic_developmenteducation_researchworkforce trainingcapital grantsFAST NY Grants
openFAST NY Grants is sponsored by Empire State Development. Designed to prepare and develop sites across New York State to attract large employers and hi...
economic_developmentmanufacturingcommunity_developmentworkforce_developmentsite development
Where Empire State Development grants go
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What Empire State Development funds
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How to apply for Empire State Development grants
Most Empire State Development applications require: an organizational profile with mission and programs, a project proposal aligned with the funder's stated priorities, a project budget, and supporting attachments (IRS determination letter, board list, recent financials).
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