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Deadline extended to March 24, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET from the original March 3, 2026.
"CFDA x NY Forward Grant Fund" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
CFDA x NY Forward Grant Fund is sponsored by Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). Provides grants to New York City Garment District-based fashion manufacturers and designers producing in-house to invest in innovation, expand production capacity, and preserve local jobs.
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CFDA x NY Forward Grant Fund - CFDA CFDA x NY Forward Grant Fund The CFDA x NY Forward Grant Fund is a grant program developed by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA)in partnership with New York State’s Department of State and its NY Forward initiative. The program is designed to drive innovation, strengthen local production, and ensure the Garment District remains a vital hub for the fashion industry.
The grant fund provides partially matching support of up to two-thirds (⅔) of eligible costs for new machinery and directly related expenses limited to machinery-tied capital improvements, required associated software, and training.
Eligibility Requirements: Applicants must lease or own production space within the Garment District Strategic Investment Area (with at least three years remaining on the lease at the time of award), be a registered business generating revenue for at least two years, and have under $10M in annual net revenue.
Eligible businesses include contract manufacturers of fashion products, manufacturers of innovative fabrics or materials, or brands with small-batch in-house production. Certified minority- and women-owned businesses that meet these criteria are encouraged to apply.
Garment District Strategic Investment Area Eligible businesses must lease or own production space within the Garment District Strategic Investment Area, from 34th to 42nd Street and 5th to 9th Avenue, excluding Bryant Park. Review the 2026 Program Brief here . Please note there may be minor updates for round 2 in 2027.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Fashion manufacturers and designers producing in-house within the New York City Garment District Strategic Investment Area. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $50,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was March 3, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
CFDA x NY Forward Grant Fund is funded by Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New York. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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