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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Regional Council Capital Fund
Provides financial support for regional development
Better Buffalo Fund
Provides financial support for development in Buffalo
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.
Global NY Fund Grant Program
The Global NY Fund Grant Program provides funding to support small businesses in New York State.
Global NY Grant Program
The Global NY Grant Program provides reimbursable grants of up to $25,000 for small and medium-sized New York State businesses to expand their global exports.
Supplier Innovative Finance Program
Offers up to $5,000 in unrestricted grants to help socially and economically disadvantaged businesses in New York grow and access capital.
VA GPD Per Diem Only NOFO
The Homeless Providers Grant and Per Diem Program is accepting applications for grants to support per diem only.
VA Supportive Services for Veteran Families (SSVF) Program
The Supportive Services for Veteran Families is accepting applications for grants to support veteran families.
Office of Veterans Business Development (OVBD)
Grants for veteran-owned businesses
SBIR/STTR programs
Grants for small business innovation research
USDA Business Programs
USDA’s business programs provide financial backing and technical assistance to stimulate rural business creation and growth.
Skills for Small Business
The Skills for Small Business grant supports businesses with fewer than 100 employees and incentivizes training for new, full-time workers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in New York