New York Business Grants by City and Industry
Explore local grant pages for New York businesses, including funding paths for technology, agriculture, manufacturing, healthcare, clean energy, women-owned companies, and more.
Featured Funding Opportunities
Active public subsidies and capital programs available for businesses operating in New York:
Excelsior Jobs Program
Tax credits up to $20+ million based on job creation and investmentProvided by: Empire State Development | Type: Tax Credit
The Excelsior Jobs Program is New York's premier business tax incentive, offering fully refundable tax credits to companies creating jobs and investing in the state. The program includes separate credit components for job creation, investment, R&D expenditures, and real property improvements. Credits vest over 10 years with annual reporting requirements. This is the most valuable single incentive for major projects in New York.
Official PortalRegional Economic Development Council (REDC) Consolidated Funding Application
$150 million+ annually across programs / Individual grants from $50,000 to $5 millionProvided by: Empire State Development / Regional Councils | Type: Grant
The REDC CFA process is New York's signature competitive economic development process, bringing together dozens of state programs under a single application. Regional Economic Development Councils review and prioritize projects for their regions, with state agencies making final funding determinations. This process distributes hundreds of millions annually across capital grants, tax credits, and technical assistance.
Official PortalNew York Forward Loan Fund
Loans from $25,000 to $250,000Provided by: Empire State Development | Type: Loan
The New York Forward Loan Fund provides flexible, below-market-rate financing to small businesses across the state. Administered through a network of Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFIs), the fund offers faster approval and more flexible terms than traditional bank lending. The program is particularly accessible to businesses in underserved communities.
Official PortalBrowse New York grant pages by city
Start with major local markets such as New York City, Buffalo, Rochester, Albany, then choose the industry page that matches your business.
New York City
15 city-industry grant pages
Buffalo
15 city-industry grant pages
Rochester
15 city-industry grant pages
Albany
15 city-industry grant pages
Mount Vernon
15 city-industry grant pages
New Rochelle
15 city-industry grant pages
Schenectady
15 city-industry grant pages
Syracuse
15 city-industry grant pages
Utica
15 city-industry grant pages
White Plains
15 city-industry grant pages
Yonkers
15 city-industry grant pages