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CFDA x NY Forward Grant Fund is a grant from the Council of Fashion Designers of America (with NY State Department of State and Ralph Lauren) that funds new machinery, capital improvements, software, and training for fashion manufacturers within New York City's Garment District. The grant provides partially matching support of up to two-thirds of eligible costs.
Eligible businesses must operate production space in the Garment District Strategic Investment Area (34th–42nd Streets, 5th–9th Avenues), be registered for at least two years, and have under $10 million in annual net revenue. Applications for the 2026 cycle closed March 3, 2026. Certified minority- and women-owned businesses are encouraged to apply.
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The 2026 CFDA x NY Forward Grant Fund Application Is Open - CFDA The 2026 CFDA x NY Forward Grant Fund Application Is Open The CFDA x NY Forward Grant Fund, developed by the Council of Fashion Designers of America (CFDA) in partnership with New York State’s Department of State through the NY Forward initiative, supports innovation and local production within New York City’s Garment District.
The grant provides partially matching support of up to two-thirds (⅔) of eligible costs for new machinery and directly related expenses, including machinery-tied capital improvements, associated software required to operate the equipment, and associated training.
Eligible applicants must lease or own production space within the Garment District Strategic Investment Area, which spans from 34th Street to 42nd Street, and from 5th Avenue to 9th Avenue, excluding Bryant Park, be a registered business generating revenue for at least two years, and have under $10 million in annual net revenue.
Eligible businesses include fashion contract manufacturers, innovative fabric or materials producers, and brands with small-batch in-house production. Certified minority- and women-owned businesses are encouraged to apply. Applications are open now through March 3, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET .
Applicants should carefully review the 2026 Program Brief prior to applying, as it outlines eligibility requirements, required materials, and the selection process and timeline.
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Key questions and narrative sections extracted from the solicitation.
Impact Statement: Describe the anticipated impact of the requested equipment/machinery on your business
Staffing: Provide staffing count for 2024–2026 (full-time and part-time employees) and project new workers if funded
Impact on worker pay rates if funded
Current machinery/equipment inventory: Provide a detailed list of existing equipment
Existing client inquiries for new business: Describe current demand or pipeline requiring new equipment capacity
Brand examples from past 3 years (for manufacturers)
Top current brands/clients with production percentages
Production breakdown: sampling vs. small-batch vs. bulk percentages
Total sample units produced (2025)
Total small-batch/bulk units produced (2025)
Current production capacity percentage
Product categories manufactured in-house, distribution channels, target market regions, and production scale (for brands)
Planned expansion details if funded (for brands)
Prior CFDA grant history
Interest in media/social features
Interest in CFDA Production Directory membership
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Businesses that lease or own production space within NYC's Garment District Strategic Investment Area (34th–42nd St, 5th–9th Ave), operating for at least 2 years, with under $10M annual net revenue, qualifying as contra…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The most recent published deadline was March 24, 2026, which has passed. This is an annual program, so a new cycle should follow. Check the funder's website for the next application window.
CFDA x NY Forward Grant Fund is funded by Council of Fashion Designers of America (with NY State Department of State and Ralph Lauren). 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.
The solicitation lists 9 required documents: Business financials (3 years), Federal EIN/Business Tax ID documentation, Ability to match funds statement/verification, Pre-grant photos of production space, equipment, and workflow, Vendor price quotes for ALL requested items, and Itemized Excel List summarizing vendor quotes, among others (the full list is in the Required Documents section on this page). Check the official notice for formatting and page-limit rules.