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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Economic Development Program is sponsored by New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR). This program provides grants to communities to support economic development activities that create or retain jobs for low- and moderate-income persons.
It includes funding for traditional economic development activities like business attraction, expansion, and retention, as well as small business assistance for development and growth. Funds can be used for real property acquisition, machinery and equipment financing, building construction/renovation, working capital, inventory, and employee training. Small Business Assistance funds cannot be used for new construction.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Eligible applicants are New York units of local government, including cities with populations of less than 50,000 and counties with populations of less than 200,000. Applicants must apply on behalf of the business seeking CDBG funds. For the Small Business Assistance program, a small business is defined as a commercial enterprise with 25 or fewer full-time equivalent employees at the time of application. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $750,000 for Economic Development; $25,000 to $100,000 for Small Business Assistance Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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