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Find similar grantsEmpire State Development's Supplier Innovative Finance Program is sponsored by Empire State Development (New York State). This program offers unrestricted grants to help socially and economically disadvantaged businesses in New York grow and access capital. It also provides educational resources and connects founders with funders.
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Small Certified Supplier Innovative Finance Program Join the Next Phase of the Supplier Innovative Finance Program. Increase your capacity, grow awareness of innovative funding options, and gain access to capital.
Empire State Development is proud to support the equitable implementation of the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s $10 billion State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI), designated for socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (SEDI businesses).
On-demand series of educational modules to help founders become aware of potential pitfalls that prevent their ability to get funded and provides an assessment and rating on their current fund readiness. Access a wide-range of capital funders through our matchmaking sessions based on your business needs. Funders include mission-driven VCs, CDFIs, and Alternative Lenders.
Select New York-based certified suppliers will have the opportunity to receive a $5,000 unrestricted grant to help grow their business. Program Eligibility Requirements Active or In Progress Small Business Certification Recognized minority, women, veterans, and LGBTQ+ business certifications issued by national or state organizations (MBE, WBE, DBE, DVBE, VOSB, LGBTBE, 8a, SDB, SBA etc.).
Business is headquartered in New York Business-to-business (B2B) and/or business-to-government (B2G model) Generating between $250,000 to $10 million in annual revenue Take Advantage of Program Benefits Empire State Development Grant Finalists Meet the Funders Involved in Funder Matchmaking The mission of Empire State Development is to promote a vigorous and growing state economy, encourage business investment and job creation, and support diverse, prosperous local economies across New York State through the efficient use of loans, grants, tax credits, real estate development, marketing and other forms of assistance.
For questions about the Supplier Innovative Finance Program, please email info@f1stcp. com 9920 Pacific Heights Blvd. Eligibility and approval is subject to standard credit assessment.
Not all amounts, term lengths or rates will be available to all applicants. Fees, terms and conditions apply.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Businesses headquartered in New York with annual revenues between $250,000 and $10 million, certified as minority, women, veteran, or LGBTQ+ owned. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $5,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Empire State Development's Supplier Innovative Finance Program is funded by Empire State Development (New York State). 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.
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