1,000+ Opportunities
Find the right grant
Search federal, foundation, and corporate grants with AI — or browse by agency, topic, and state.
Manufacturing Assistance Program is a grant from Empire State Development (New York State) that funds manufacturing businesses in New York State to improve productivity or competitiveness. Grants are awarded up to $1 million and must be used for projects that include a minimum $1 million investment, major improvements to production, and retention of at least 85% of workers for five years.
Eligible activities include increased or more environmentally friendly production, new equipment, training, and other qualifying costs. Eligible applicants must be New York State businesses employing 50 to 1,000 workers that export at least 30% of production outside New York State.
Get alerted about grants like this
Save a search for “Empire State Development (New York State)” or related topics and get emailed when new opportunities appear.
Search similar grants →Extracted from the official opportunity page/RFP to help you evaluate fit faster.
Manufacturing Assistance Program The Manufacturing Assistance Program provides monetary grants for manufacturing businesses. Grants are for projects to improve productivity or competitiveness. The Manufacturing Assistance Program provides monetary grants for manufacturing businesses.
Grants are for projects to improve productivity or competitiveness. The Manufacturing Assistance Program provides monetary grants for manufacturing businesses. Grants are for projects to improve productivity or competitiveness.
Manufacturing Assistance Program The Manufacturing Assistance Program provides monetary grants for manufacturing businesses. Grants are for projects to improve productivity or competitiveness. Grants are up to $1 million.
Businesses must be in New York State, employ 50-1,000 workers, and export at least 30% of their production outside of New York State. The grant is for a project. The project must include: an investment of at least $1 million; major improvements to production; and retention of 85% of workers for five years.
The project can be for increased or more environmentally friendly production, new equipment, training, or other costs. Empire State Development Homepage 633 Third Avenue, 33rd Floor /content/mycity-eds/fragments/step-by-step-cta-fragment
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Businesses must be in New York State, employ 50-1,000 workers, and export at least 30% of their production outside of New York State. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Not specified Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
New York Fund for Innovation in Research and Scientific Talent (NYFIRST) is sponsored by Empire State Development (New York State). This program provides grants to medical schools in New York State to recruit or retain exceptional life science researchers. Funds can be used for establishing or upgrading laboratories, purchasing equipment, and covering professional staff costs for research on innovative solutions for unmet clinical needs with a clear path to commercialization.
Global NY Grant Program is sponsored by Empire State Development (New York State). The Global NY Grant Program provides reimbursable grants to New York State businesses to expand their global exports. This can include costs for trade shows, market customization, and product adaptations for foreign regulations, which often involve e-commerce strategies.
Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II is sponsored by Administration for Community Living. Small Business Innovation Research Program (SBIR) Phase II is a forecasted funding opportunity on Grants.gov from Administration for Community Living. Fiscal Year: 2026. Assistance Listing Number(s): 93.433. <p>The purpose of the Federal SBIR program is to stimulate technological innovation in the private sector, strengthen the role of small business in meeting Federal research or research and development (R/R&D) needs, and improve the return on investment from Federally-funded research for economic and social benefits to the nation. The specific purpose of NIDILRR's SBIR program is to improve the lives of people with disabilities through R/R&D products generated by small businesses, and to ...
The J.M.K. Innovation Prize is a grant from The J.M. Kaplan Fund recognizing early-stage social entrepreneurs working on environmental, heritage, and social justice challenges. The prize rewards individuals and organizations demonstrating innovative, entrepreneurial approaches to enduring problems. Applications for the 2025 prize were accepted February 11 through April 25, 2025 via an online portal. Spanish-language applications are welcomed, and a Spanish application form is available for download. The prize is biennial and open to a broad range of applicants across the United States working on forward-thinking solutions at the intersection of environment, community, and cultural heritage.