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MWBE Grants is sponsored by New York State. New York's Minority and Women Business Enterprise (MWBE) program provides grants and contracts to businesses owned by women and minorities. The state supports MWBEs through financial resources, technical assistance, and networking opportunities.
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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 This page is available in other languages
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Businesses owned by women and minorities, certified as MWBEs in New York State. Non-profit organizations are not eligible for M/WBE certification. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
MWBE Grants is funded by New York State. 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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