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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Restore New York Communities Initiative
The Restore New York Communities Initiative provides municipalities with financial assistance to revitalize commercial and residential properties, encouraging community development by eliminating and redeveloping blighted structures.
Business Food Waste Mitigation Grant Program
The Business Food Waste Mitigation Grant Program provides competitive grants of $100,000 to $750,000 to municipalities and non‑profit organizations (or on behalf of New York State businesses) to purchase equipment for collecting, processing, and recycling large‑scale business food waste, aiming to expand organics recycling infrastructure and reduce greenhouse‑gas emissions in New York State.
East Side Building Fund
The East Side Building Fund is a $10 million joint fund that provides ESD capital grants for building and site improvements—such as stabilization, façade and interior renovations—to revitalize mixed‑use commercial districts on Buffalo’s East Side.
Market New York - Tourism Grant Program
Market New York is a grant program that provides funding for tourism marketing initiatives, special events, and business events to boost tourism in New York State. It supports destinations, attractions, festivals, expos, agritourism, athletic tournaments, and conferences.
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.
County Infrastructure Grant Program
The County Infrastructure Grant Program provides up to $100 million in grants for county‑led infrastructure projects in New York, with larger awards for projects that create housing.
NY FIRST Medical School Grant Program
The NYFIRST medical school grant program provides up to $1 million to New York State medical schools to recruit or retain top life‑science researchers, supporting lab setup, equipment, and staff, with a required 2:1 matching contribution.
Supplier Innovative Finance Program
The Empire State Development's Supplier Innovative Finance Program offers up to $5,000 in unrestricted grants to socially and economically disadvantaged businesses in New York, along with educational resources and matchmaking sessions.
Global NY Grant Program
Provides reimbursable grants up to $25,000 (or up to $100,000 for qualifying nonprofits) to New York businesses expanding global exports.
Matching Grants Leverage Program
NYSTAR reviews and coordinates requests for New York State matching grants and support letters to strengthen applicants' proposals to federal agencies, foundations, and other grant‑making organizations, aiming to attract more federal R&D funding for technology development and commercialization in New York State.
Small Business Environmental Support Office
Provides environmental support services to small businesses.
New York Business Express
A comprehensive resource for starting, running, and growing a business in New York State, including a Business Wizard and information on support programs and incentives.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about business grants in New York