New York Small Business Grants & Funding Programs
New York offers extensive small business support through Empire State Development and NYC Small Business Services. Both state and city programs provide grants, loans, and technical assistance for entrepreneurs.
Empire State Development
ESD offers various programs including Excelsior Jobs Tax Credits, Regional Economic Development Council grants, and industry-specific funding for manufacturing, technology, and life sciences.
NYC Small Business Services
NYC SBS provides numerous programs including storefront improvement grants, Commercial Lease Assistance, and various loans for small businesses throughout the five boroughs.
Regional Programs
Upstate New York, Long Island, and other regions have dedicated economic development programs, including Opportunity Zones and local industrial development agency incentives.
New York Business Grants
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New York Ventures Direct Fund
New York Ventures is New York State’s venture capital arm that invests over $300 million in high‑growth companies, fund managers and accelerators, focusing on diverse entrepreneurs and strategic sectors.
Industrial Development Bond Cap Program
The Industrial Development Bond Cap Program provides New York State’s 2025 allocation of federal volume cap to authorized state or local issuers, enabling lower‑cost tax‑exempt private activity bonds for qualified economic development projects.
Strategic Planning and Feasibility Studies Program
The program provides working capital grants of up to $100,000 (matched 50/50) to support strategic development plans and feasibility studies for cities, counties, municipalities, and related entities.
Linked Deposit Program
The New York State Linked Deposit Program (LINC) provides reduced‑rate financing to eligible existing New York businesses by having the state place a matching deposit, allowing lenders to lower loan interest rates for projects such as equipment upgrades, expansions, and technology adoption.
County Infrastructure Grant Program
The County Infrastructure Grant Program provides up to $100 million in grants for county‑led infrastructure projects in New York, with larger awards for projects that create housing.
Restore New York Communities Initiative
The Restore New York Communities Initiative provides municipalities with financial assistance to revitalize commercial and residential properties, encouraging community development by eliminating and redeveloping blighted structures.
Market New York - Tourism Grant Program
Market New York is a grant program that provides funding for tourism marketing initiatives, special events, and business events to boost tourism in New York State. It supports destinations, attractions, festivals, expos, agritourism, athletic tournaments, and conferences.
East Side Building Fund
The East Side Building Fund is a $10 million joint fund that provides ESD capital grants for building and site improvements—such as stabilization, façade and interior renovations—to revitalize mixed‑use commercial districts on Buffalo’s East Side.
2026 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge
The 2026 Queens Tech + Innovation Challenge offers five grants of up to $20,000 each to early-stage entrepreneurs with revenue-generating businesses in Queens, New York.
NY FIRST Medical School Grant Program
The NYFIRST medical school grant program provides up to $1 million to New York State medical schools to recruit or retain top life‑science researchers, supporting lab setup, equipment, and staff, with a required 2:1 matching contribution.
Business Food Waste Mitigation Grant Program
The Business Food Waste Mitigation Grant Program provides competitive grants of $100,000 to $750,000 to municipalities and non‑profit organizations (or on behalf of New York State businesses) to purchase equipment for collecting, processing, and recycling large‑scale business food waste, aiming to expand organics recycling infrastructure and reduce greenhouse‑gas emissions in New York State.
Global NY Fund Grant Program
The Global NY Fund Grant Program provides funding to support small businesses in New York State.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in New York