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Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Development & Lending Program (New York State) is sponsored by New York State. This program provides financial assistance to minority- and women-owned business enterprises (MWBE) in New York State, as well as to projects and programs that assist the development of entrepreneurship among minority persons and women.
The program offers financial assistance through lending, loan guarantees, and incubator assistance.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Eligible recipients include certified minority and/or women-owned business enterprises, banking organizations, technical assistance providers, incubator sponsors, municipalities, authorities, agencies, and administering corporations. Business owners must be citizens or permanent residents. A WBE is a business that is at least 51 percent owned by women. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Development & Lending Program (New York State) is funded by New York State. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program is a grant from New York State Homes and Community Renewal (NYS HCR) that provides federal funding to cities, towns, villages, and counties in New York to assist low- and moderate-income communities. Eligible projects include drinking water and sanitary sewer infrastructure, home repair assistance, senior and community center improvements, and small business startup or expansion support. The program targets municipalities with populations under 50,000 (or counties under 200,000), with expert technical assistance available to help communities apply for and administer CDBG funds effectively.
2025-2026 NYS Companion Animal Capital Projects is a grant from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets that funds capital improvements to animal shelters and rescue facilities for dogs and cats. Eligible activities include construction, renovation, rehabilitation, equipment acquisition, and expansion of shelter infrastructure focused on heating, ventilation, security, and isolation capabilities. In FY26, $10 million was allocated for this program. Single-municipality grants range from $50,000 to $200,000; multi-municipality projects may receive $100,000 to $500,000, with the grant covering up to 90% of eligible costs. A 10% match is required. Eligible applicants are municipal governments and incorporated nonprofit pounds, shelters, humane societies, and rescue facilities in New York, excluding residential-based operations, and must be prequalified in the NYS Grants Gateway system.
Farm to School (New York State) is a grant from the New York State Department of Agriculture and Markets that funds initiatives to increase the use of locally sourced agricultural products in school meal programs and promote agricultural education in K-12 schools across New York State. The program supports connections between local farmers and schools, helping students learn about food systems and healthy eating while strengthening regional food economies. Awards of up to $150,000 are available to eligible non-profit organizations operating in New York State. The deadline for the most recent cycle was March 12, 2026. This grant aligns with statewide farm-to-school initiatives that build sustainable local food supply chains and improve student nutrition outcomes.
Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) / Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Programs (Phase I) is sponsored by U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA). The USDA SBIR/STTR programs focus on transforming scientific discovery into products and services with commercial potential and/or societal benefit in agriculturally-related areas. This can include app development for agricultural technology, rural development, and smart farming. Phase I aims to demonstrate technical feasibility.
Developer Grants is sponsored by Circle. Circle's Developer Grant initiative supports projects leveraging USDC to create practical solutions. While the 2025 applications are closed for reimagining, they will place greater emphasis on Arc-specific grants and evaluate projects based on alignment with Circle products, team strength, innovation, and impact on the USDC network in 2026.
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