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Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Development & Lending Program is sponsored by New York State Department of Economic Development (Empire State Development). This program provides financial assistance to minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) in New York State, as well as to projects and programs that support the development of entrepreneurship among minority persons and women.
The program offers various forms of financial assistance including lending, direct financial assistance, loan guarantees, incubator assistance, and technical assistance. It aims to foster sustainable growth, innovation, and competitiveness among MWBEs.
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Or 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. Eligibility for aid is tied to certification as a minority or women-owned business. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Development & Lending Program is funded by New York State Department of Economic Development (Empire State Development). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Global NY Fund Grant Program is sponsored by New York State Department of Economic Development (Empire State Development). This program helps New York organizations increase global exports. For-profit businesses and nonprofits can use funds for activities like export workshops, adapting products for foreign markets, participating in trade shows, and overseas market development.
Minority- and Women-Owned Business Enterprise (MWBE) Development & Lending Program (New York) is sponsored by New York State Department of Economic Development (Empire State Development). This program provides financial assistance to minority and women-owned business enterprises (MWBEs) in New York State and to projects supporting entrepreneurship development among minorities and women. Assistance includes lending, contractor development, business development loans, loan guarantees, incubator assistance, and technical assistance.
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