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Find similar grantsFAST NY Grant Program is sponsored by Empire State Development. Supports the development of shovel-ready sites to attract high-tech manufacturing businesses to New York State.
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The application portal opens in October 2022 but now is the time to prepare your application for the $200 Million that will be available for capital grant funding and determine which of the three tracks your project fits in to.
Track A - FAST NY Shovel-Ready Certification This no-cost designation by ESD for site-marketing purposes establishes that the applicant has worked proactively with New York State (the “State”) to address all major permitting issues prior to a business expressing interest in the location.
Track B - FAST NY Pre-Development Grants Working capital grants of up to $500,000 per site will be awarded to fund the cost of necessary pre-development site planning and reviews for future shovel-ready sites. Grants will fund necessary costs to assist grantees in completing pre-development activities, such as those required for FAST NY Shovel-Ready Certification.
Track C - FAST NY Infrastructure Improvements Capital grants will be awarded to improve the shovel-readiness of existing, mature sites by funding infrastructure improvements such as water, sewer, transportation, electricity, gas and other capital-eligible site improvement costs. Competitive grant awards will be available to sites that have substantially met the requirements of FAST NY Shovel-Ready certification.
For questions about the program, please contact fastny@esd. ny. gov or visit the Shovel Ready Grant Website
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Communities and organizations in New York State. 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.