New York Business Grants 2025
Access comprehensive New York state funding programs, startup grants, and economic incentives for businesses in NYC, Upstate, and across the Empire State.
Annual economic development
ESD & NYSERDA programs
Supported annually
New York Business Grants Comparison
4 grants found| Grant Name | Agency | Funding Amount | Deadline | Status | Action |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Empire State Development Grant Funds New York's primary economic development funding source for capital-based infrastructure and industrial projects. New YorkEconomic Development | Empire State Development | $20,000 - $500,000 | Annual CFA Round | Active | Application Guide |
Excelsior Jobs Program Refundable tax credits for businesses creating jobs in strategic industries like tech, manufacturing, and distribution. New YorkTax Credit | Empire State Development | $10,000 - $5,000,000 | Rolling | Active | Application Guide |
NYSERDA Clean Energy Funding Various funding opportunities for clean energy innovation, energy efficiency upgrades, and renewable implementation. New YorkGreen Energy | NYSERDA | $50,000 - $2,000,000 | Multiple Opportunities | Active | Application Guide |
FAST NY Shovel-Ready Grant Program Funding to prepare and develop shovel-ready sites to attract high-tech manufacturing and key industries. New YorkInfrastructure | Empire State Development | $500,000 - $5,000,000 | Rolling | Active | Application Guide |
Empire State Development Grant Funds
New York's primary economic development funding source for capital-based infrastructure and industrial projects.
Excelsior Jobs Program
Refundable tax credits for businesses creating jobs in strategic industries like tech, manufacturing, and distribution.
NYSERDA Clean Energy Funding
Various funding opportunities for clean energy innovation, energy efficiency upgrades, and renewable implementation.
FAST NY Shovel-Ready Grant Program
Funding to prepare and develop shovel-ready sites to attract high-tech manufacturing and key industries.
New York State offers one of the most robust economic development ecosystems in the country. Through Empire State Development (ESD) and specialized agencies like NYSERDA, the state provides hundreds of millions in grants, tax credits, and low-interest loans.
Major NYS Funding Programs
- Regional Economic Development Councils (REDC) - Consolidated Funding Application for regional projects.
- Excelsior Jobs Program - Performance-based tax credits for job creation.
- NY Ventures - Direct investment in high-growth startups.
- Minority and Women-Owned Business (MWBE) - Specialized access to capital and contracting.
Eligibility Criteria
New York's funding programs are generally targeted at strategic industries including technology, manufacturing, clean energy, and life sciences. Key eligibility factors include:
- Operation within New York State
- Commitment to job creation or retention
- Capital investment in facilities or equipment
- Alignment with Regional Economic Development Council priorities
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