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Find similar grantsMinority- and Women-Owned Business Development & Lending Program is sponsored by Empire State Development (ESD). Offers financial assistance and technical support to MWBEs for business development and growth.
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Minority- and Women-Owned Business (MWBE) Development & Lending Program | Empire State Development Minority- and Women-Owned Business (MWBE) Development & Lending Program To provide financial assistance to minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE) in the state, as well as to projects and programs that assist the development of entrepreneurship among minority persons and women in New York State.
The program provides financial assistance through: Lending in conjunction with local, community and regionally-based entities Lending for certified government contractors and eligible government contractors Direct financial assistance Eligible recipients include: Certified minority and or women-owned business enterprises Technical assistance providers Administering corporations Ineligible recipients include: Residential health care facilities Linked deposits, minority and women revolving loan trust fund Contractor development assistance Business development loans, franchise loans Refinancing, retiring or liquidating existing debt or equity Residential construction projects, except for government-sponsored projects Payment of tax or employee benefit arrearages Projects for newspapers, broadcasting, news media, medical facilities, libraries, community centers or public infrastructure Contact your local ESD Regional Office .
Minority and Women Revolving Loan Trust Fund Program
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Certified MWBEs, banking organizations, technical assistance providers, incubator sponsors, municipalities, authorities, agencies, and administering corporations. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Minority- and Women-Owned Business Development & Lending Program is funded by Empire State Development (ESD). 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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Workforce Development Capital Grant Program (New York State) is sponsored by Empire State Development (ESD) Office of Strategic Workforce Development (OSWD). This program provides funding for capital expenses related to new or expanding workforce training programs, including modernization of existing training centers, building new facilities, or purchasing machinery and/or equipment for training.
Pay for Performance Operating Grant Program is sponsored by New York State - Empire State Development (ESD) Office of Strategic Workforce Development (OSWD). This grant program, along with the Workforce Development Capital Grant Program, is managed by the Office of Strategic Workforce Development (OSWD) and focuses on creating and expanding industry-driven training that provides in-demand skills and direct job placements.