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Small Manufacturers Modernization Grant is sponsored by Empire State Development (New York State). Grant funding available to support existing New York State small manufacturers investing in capital projects that will improve competitiveness or productivity through modernization and integration of advanced technology.
This includes acquisition of land, buildings, machinery, and equipment, as well as new construction, renovation, or leasehold improvements. Applicants must be primarily engaged in manufacturing within targeted industries and have 5 to 99 full-time permanent employees.
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Small Manufacturers Modernization Grant Offers Funding for Existing Manufacturers – Insyte Consulting Recession Busters: How Insyte Can Help You Cut Costs Now Empire State Development (ESD) is offering $10M in capital grant funding to support small manufacturers in New York State.
If you have been operating in NYS for at least ten years, have between 5-99 full-time employees and are looking to invest in capital projects that will improve your competitiveness and productivity through modernization and integration of advanced technology, grants from $50K to $250K are now available.
Grants may be used for up to 20% of the cost of a project including acquisition of land, buildings, machinery and/or equipment, demolition and environmental remediation, new construction, renovation or leasehold improvements, acquisition of furniture and fixtures; and other costs / expenditures deemed eligible by ESD. The applicant must manufacture a product within one of the targeted industries below.
Agribusiness and Food Production (including Craft Beverage) Biotech and Life Sciences Cleantech and Renewable Energy Defense Systems (including Aerospace) Industrial Machinery and Systems Optics, Photonics, and Imaging Applicants are strongly encouraged to reach out to their ESD Regional Office Regions | Empire State Development ( ny. gov) to discuss their project prior to submitting an application.
Learn more Small Manufacturers Modernization Grant | Empire State Development (ny. gov) & apply by 7/31. info@insyte-consulting.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: For-profit businesses and not-for-profit organizations primarily engaged in manufacturing in New York State for at least 10 years, with 5-99 full-time permanent employees. Must retain current employment levels for two years following grant execution. Targeted industries include Agribusiness and Food Production, Biotech and Life Sciences, Cleantech and Renewable Energy, Defense Systems, Industrial Machinery and Systems, Materials Processing, Optics, Photonics, and Imaging, Semiconductors, Tech and Electronics, and Transportation Equipment. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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