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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Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR)
Federal grant program that supports small businesses conducting scientific research and development with high commercialization potential.
Grants for Community Organizations
Grants that promote entrepreneurship, including support for veteran‑owned and service‑disabled veteran‑owned businesses and Small Business Development Centers.
State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
Provides financial awards to state and territory governments to help businesses export.
Manufacturing Grants
Grants to help empower small manufacturers as part of the Made in America Manufacturing Initiative, providing hands‑on training and workforce development.
Capital Readiness Program
Discover our program offering technical assistance to support growth and scalability of minority and underserved entrepreneurs.
HUBZone Program
An SBA sponsored program to promote economic development by offering financial grants.
8(a) Business Development Program
Program established by the SBA to help firms owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals access federal contracting opportunities.
America's Seed Fund
A SBA-sponsored fund that awards funding to startups and small businesses.
Good Jobs Challenge
The Good Jobs Challenge is a workforce program that aims to accelerate local economic growth and rebuild regional economies so they are more resilient to future challenges, while placing American workers into jobs.
Research and National Technical Assistance (RNTA)
The RNTA program funds research, evaluation, and national technical assistance projects that promote competitiveness and innovation in distressed rural and urban regions throughout the United States and its territories.
Recompete Pilot Program
Provides flexible grant investments to alleviate persistent economic distress and support long-term, comprehensive economic development and job creation. The program targets areas where prime-age (25-54 years) employment significantly trails the national average.
Build to Scale (B2S)
The Build to Scale (B2S) Program builds regional economies through scalable startups and includes three competitions supporting entrepreneurship, acceleration of company growth, and increased access to risk capital across regional economies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in New York