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NY Empire State Development Small Business

Run by Empire State Development Corporation, a state agency

ESD offers multiple programs for NY small businesses including the Linked Deposit Program, Minority & Women Business loans, and periodic grant programs for small businesses.

Award
$25,000–$500,000 loans; $10,000–$50,000 grants
Deadline
Rolling
Run by
Empire State Development Corporation
State

Who it's for

  • NY-based small business
  • 500 or fewer employees
  • Various criteria by program

Empire State Development Corporation decides who gets help.

How to apply

You apply on the program's own website. GrantLantern doesn't process applications. We link you straight to the source.

Apply at esd.ny.gov

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NY Empire State Development Small Business is one option. What else may help?

Many households qualify for more than one program. Answer a few questions to see what else you may qualify for.

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Where this comes from

Details are based on the program's official information. Empire State Development Corporation decides who is eligible, not GrantLantern. Check current requirements on their site before you apply.

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