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
146 grants found
Restore New York Communities Initiative
Provides financial support for community development
New York State Land Bank Program
Provides financial support for land bank development
FAST NY Shovel-Ready Grant Program
Provides financial support for shovel-ready projects
Business Food Waste Mitigation Grant Program
Provides financial support for business food waste mitigation
Tourism Matching Funds Program
Provides financial support for tourism development
Market New York - Tourism Grant Program
Provides financial support for tourism development
Electric Generation Facility Cessation Mitigation Program
Provides financial support for electric generation facility cessation mitigation
New York Ventures Direct Fund
Provides financial support for early-stage technology-based businesses
Industrial Development Bond Cap Program
Provides financial support for industrial development projects
Strategic Planning and Feasibility Studies Program
Provides financial support for strategic planning and feasibility studies
NY FIRST Medical School Grant Program
Provides financial support to medical schools in New York State
Linked Deposit Program
Provides financial support to grow your business in New York State
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in New York