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NYFIC $10,000 Grants for Sustainable Textile Innovation is a grant from the New York Fashion Innovation Center (NYFIC) that funds New York State–based businesses, organizations, and individuals working to advance and scale sustainable textile development for fashion and interiors.
The program supports farmers, researchers, manufacturers, designers, brands, retailers, and educators whose projects contribute to a more sustainable textile industry in New York State. All funded projects must be conducted primarily within New York State. Awards are up to $10,000 per recipient.
This biannual grant program runs through 2027, with Round Four opening April 13, 2026, and the application deadline on June 1, 2026. Recipients are announced in the spring following each submission cycle.
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New York Fashion Innovation Center NY FASHION INNOVATION CENTER NY FASHION INNOVATION CENTER $10,000 Grants for Sustainable Textile Innovation Applications for the third round are now closed. Thank you to everyone who submitted a proposal for Round Three of NYFIC’s grant program. Recipients will be announced in early Spring 2026.
Applications for Round Four will open April 13, 2026. Stay connected between grant rounds by subscribing to our newsletter , following us on LinkedIn , and join our NYFIC Community. The program funds New York-based businesses, organizations, and individuals working to advance and scale sustainable textile development for fashion and interiors.
This opportunity is part of a biannual grant program, awarding through 2027, that supports New York materials and industry. View past grant awardees .
NYFIC awards grants that advance environmentally sustainable innovations using fibers and materials grown, processed, or made in New York State across four key areas: Fiber Cultivation and Processing – Strengthening New York agriculture by expanding environmentally sustainable cultivation and processing of plant and animal fiber and botanical dyes.
Next-Generation Biomaterials and Manufacturing – Developing bio-based and biomanufactured feedstocks and materials, with an emphasis on New York-sourced inputs and in-state production. Textile Supply Chain and Infrastructure Development – Building the facilities, and acquiring/developing the equipment and logistics needed to move New York fibers sustainably from farm and lab to finished product.
Sustainable Fashion and Interior Design Industry Uses – Creating apparel, accessories, and home products that highlight New York-grown and processed fibers and materials.
Possible projects include: developing new fashion or home décor products made with fiber raised in New York; establishing or scaling up clean processing for natural fibers; producing New York-grown feedstocks for biomanufactured materials; and addressing supply chain or manufacturing gaps that strengthen New York’s textile economy. Please note: Basic science research will not be funded.
Grant Amount: Up to $10,000 per recipient In addition to funding, grant recipients will join a collaborative cohort of innovators with access to relevant mentorship, testing and manufacturing equipment, facilities, and other resources to advance their projects.
NYFIC accepts applications from New York-based businesses, organizations, and individuals (including, but not limited to, farmers, researchers, manufacturers, designers, brands, and retailers). Participation is welcomed from all eligible applicants including military veterans, women, LGBTQIA+, people with disabilities, and those from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds.
Collaborative applications are allowed; however, the maximum award per project is $10,000. For answers to frequently asked questions, please visit our Grant FAQs. If you have additional questions, contact us directly.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: New York State–based businesses and organizations including farmers, researchers, manufacturers, designers, brands, retailers, and educators; projects must be conducted primarily in New York. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $10,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is June 1, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
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