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Small business grants in New York

4 city, county, and statewide grants in New York are open now. National grants are listed separately and are not counted.

List checked Oct 18.

Showing 4 grants

Statewide

Global NY State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)
Closes Sep 29New York (statewide)
Empire State Development (Global NY)
Up to $10,000
For-profit New York businesses operating 1+ year with export-ready products (51% US content).
Pays you backMediumAny owner
Checked Oct 18. Official page on esd.ny.gov (opens in a new tab)

Global NY Grant Fund
RollingNew York (statewide)
Empire State Development (Global NY)
Up to $25,000
New York companies with 500 or fewer NY employees, in business 1+ year, starting or expanding exports, with 51% NY value or a local-producer certification (e.g., Made in NY).
Pays you backBig jobAny owner
Checked Oct 18. Official page on esd.ny.gov (opens in a new tab)

Albany

City of Albany Small Business Facade Improvement Program (Round 8)
Closes in 4 daysAlbany, NY
Capitalize Albany Corporation / City of Albany
Up to $10,000
Small businesses and not-for-profits anywhere in the City of Albany making exterior renovations such as storefronts, signs, lighting, awnings and paint.
Pays you backMediumAny owner
Checked Oct 18. Official page on capitalizealbany.com (opens in a new tab)

Rochester

Neighborhood Commercial Assistance Program
RollingRochester, NY
City of Rochester Dept. of Neighborhood and Business Development
Up to $8,000
Retail and neighborhood-service businesses in a commercial building within Rochester city limits.
No matchQuickAny owner
Checked Oct 18. Official page on cityofrochester.gov (opens in a new tab)

National grants also open

Nationwide programs do not count toward this page. Read each one to see if New York qualifies.

Galaxy Grant: $2,500. Closes Oct 31, 2026.
Sephora Beauty Grant (2027): Up to $100,000. Closes Nov 6, 2026.
Verizon Small Business Digital Ready $10,000 Grant: Up to $10,000. Closes Dec 7, 2026.
Heroes Small Business Grant (2027): Up to $25,000. Closes Dec 15, 2026.
Organic Certification Cost Share Program (OCCSP): Up to $750. Closes Dec 31, 2026.
Halstead Grant 2027: Up to $7,500. Closes May 1, 2027.
CERF+ Emergency Relief Grant: Up to $1,000. Rolling.
Etsy Disaster Relief Fund: $2,000. Rolling.
Next Generation Farmer Fund: Up to $50,000. Opens Oct 28.
REI Path Ahead Ventures Navigate & Ascent: $7,500 or $25,000. Opens Nov 9.

Local help

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Common questions

How many grants are listed for New York?

4 city, county, or statewide grants. National grants are listed below and are not counted.

Do national grants count on the New York page?

No. A national grant can still be open to a business in this state. It does not count toward the state total.

Who are the New York grants for?

Mostly businesses with 1 to 10 people. Read each grant. Some are for storefronts. Some are statewide.

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