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Community and Regional Partner Fund | Empire State Development Community and Regional Partner Fund The Community and Regional Partner Fund, with $42 million in SSBCI funding, will provide up to $5 million in matching funds to accelerators, venture studios, and/or incubators providing structured programmatic support to New York State entrepreneurs with high growth potential.
Through the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) funding, ESD is offering applicants a 1:1 match to make investments in early-stage New York companies. For every dollar of SSBCI funding requested, applicants must demonstrate a dollar of private funds raised. The applicant should have experience advancing the pace of growth of start-up companies, de-risking them and recruiting and growing those companies in NYS.
Applicants should support the growth of companies after investment including by supporting future funding rounds and utilizing their network and industry contacts. Demonstrated ability to leverage the New York State innovation ecosystem to ensure successful acceleration and out-paced growth of early-stage companies. Robust network and ability to identify partners and partnerships that will provide additional outreach or support.
Ability to de-risk investible companies through mentorship-driven programming. Proven ability to track, measure, and report on outcomes associated with the program to implement and ensure appropriate use of funds For details on how to apply to Community and Regional Partner Program Fund, click here to view the Request for Applications. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis (as funds permit).
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Accelerators, venture studios, and incubators supporting early-stage New York companies. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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Manufacturing Grants (Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund) is a grant from FuzeHub, funded by Empire State Development's Division of Science, Technology and Innovation (NYSTAR), that funds technology development and commercialization for New York State manufacturing companies. Named for manufacturing champion Jeff Lawrence and launched in 2016, the program provides $1 million or more annually across three tracks: Manufacturing Grants, Commercialization Competition, and an Innovation Challenge. Individual Manufacturing Grants of up to $50,000 require collaboration between New York State small to medium-sized manufacturers and eligible nonprofits, including nonprofit higher education institutions. Round 1 of the 2026 Manufacturing Grants cycle is open with a May 7, 2026 deadline.
Global NY Grant Program is sponsored by New York State Department of Economic Development (Empire State Development). This program offers reimbursable grants to help New York State businesses expand their global exports through trade shows, market customization, and product adaptations for foreign regulations. It supports small and medium-sized businesses and nonprofits that assist with export education and trade activities.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to four (4) Tribal Colleges and Universities (TCUs) that will provide entrepreneurial development services to Native American communities, focusing on supplying services to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing SBA resources. Eligible applicants must be Tribal Colleges and Universities as defined in the Higher Education Act HEA 316 (U.S.C. 1059c). Funding Opportunity Number: SB-GC7J-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.007. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,ED. Award Amount: Up to $250K per award.
The purpose of this FOA is to provide funding for up to two (2) private, non-profit organizations that will provide entrepreneurial development services to women, with an emphasis on socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs in locations that are outside of the geographical areas of existing WBCs for the District of Columbia (DC) and the State of Oregon. There will be one award for each location. Eligible applicants must be private, non-profit organizations with 501(c) tax exempt status from the U.S. Treasury’s Internal Revenue Service and must provide services to the District of Columbia (DC) and State of Oregon. Funding Opportunity Number: SB-OEDWB-23-002. Assistance Listing: 59.043. Funding Instrument: G. Category: BC,CD,RD. Award Amount: $75K – $150K per award.
Small Business Innovation Research and Small Business Technology Transfer Programs Phase I is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs support small businesses in creating innovative, disruptive technologies with commercial potential or societal benefit, including projects dealing with agriculturally-related manufacturing and alternative and renewable energy technologies. Specialty tubing could be relevant for agricultural equipment or renewable energy systems.