Grants for New York City Small Businesses & Startups

In-kind grants to USA, Canada, and International for-profits to integrate artificial intelligence software into a new startup or product. The program is intended to support the use of artificial intelligence voices and sounds in products. Grants will only be award...

Grants to USA food and beverage workers and business owners in multiple states for mental health counseling services. Services are provided free of charge by clinical teams at affiliated universities. Eligible establishments include but are not limited to bars, re...

Grants to USA AI startups to support innovation in the field of artificial intelligence. Funding is intended to provide support to entrepreneurs who have developed creative applications of AI across all sectors. The program is intended to advance AI technology and...

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and international start-up companies in the space industry for immediate needs. The grants are intended to bolster young companies that can benefit from unrestricted funding, such as entities that are facing cash flow problems. Pri...

Grants to New York qualifying financial companies to support decarbonization projects. Funding is intended to reduce the cost of decarbonization, thereby speeding up the rate at which such measures are accomplished. Priority will be given to projects that positive...

Grants to New York not-for-profit and for-profit entities to install charging equipment for electric vehicles in eligible locations. Funding is intended to reduce harmful emissions in the state through improving access to EV infrastructure. Applicants may apply fo...

Grants to New York qualifying P-12 schools, IHEs, and commercial, industrial, and multifamily facilities for technical assistance services to make clean energy decisions. Funding is intended for consultant services to prioritize the clean energy needs of each site...

Grants to New York contractors for the installation of solar energy systems in residential and nonresidential sites. Funding is intended to increase the adoption of solar energy throughout the state by making it more affordable for consumers. All installed systems...

Grants to New York commercial and industrial facilities to demonstrate how on-site energy managers contribute to energy improvements. Funding is intended to assist facilities with making significant energy improvements by providing them with funding for a professi...

Grants to New York businesses, training providers, and labor management organizations to provide job training in clean technology and energy efficiency. Funding is intended to hire and train new workers in the industry, strengthening the workforce and supporting p...

Incentives to New York truck or bus manufacturers and dealerships to purchase zero-emission vehicles and equipment. Awardees will receive a discount on the purchase of electric vehicles to make them an affordable alternative to replacing aging diesel vehicles. Fun...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit performance venues and promoters to respond to emergencies. Eligible applicants work in the areas of performing arts, comedy, and music. Funding is intended for recovery from emergencies including natural and man-made disaste...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories independent retailers for disaster relief. Funding is intended to cover expenses needed to reopen and sustain operations after unforeseen events, such as inventory replacement, property repairs, relocation costs, and ...

Grants to New York farms and farmers for programs to increase the amount of fresh, locally sourced food served in school meals in eligible locations. Funding is intended to protect farmland, to educate residents about the importance of growing and eating local foo...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International founders of startups to receive funding and mentorship from the funding source. The purpose of the program is to assist with the integration of artificial intelligence across all sectors. In addition to funding, found...

Grants to USA entities such as nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for projects related to research security. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for collaborative projec...

Grants of up to $5,000 and up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and government agencies for community projects that commemorate Canadian veterans. Funding is intended for events and resources that honor those who se...

Grants to USA nonprofits, government agencies, defense contractors, businesses, companies, government contractors, healthcare providers, and other organizations for cybersecurity improvements. Funding is intended for a wide range of services to assist vulnerable o...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International early-career app developers in small businesses to participate in an accelerator program. Participants will receive in-kind funding source credits equaling 10% of the previous month's revenue to be applied towards the...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in an accelerator program related to ocean protection and commercialization. In addition to a monetary investment from the funding source, participants will receive operational support, strateg...

Opportunity for USA startups to become members of a support network. This program is intended for entrepreneurs developing ocean-focused startups, who will receive funding as well as personalized support as they grow their business. Members will benefit from the f...

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, government agencies, and Tribes to increase knowledge of science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Proposa...

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International early-stage companies to help them get their products to market. Eligible companies align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: climate and nature or health and well-being. In addition ...

Grants and in-kind support to USA for-profit businesses and related subsidiaries to address capital needs. Funding is intended to assist businesses in their development, with priority given to businesses in rural regions. In addition to the capital investment, bus...

Loan guarantees to USA banks, savings and loan associations, credit unions, and farm credit banks for loans offered to rural businesses. Funding is intended to provide potential lenders with the financial strength to offer loans that assist rural businesses throug...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, legal firms, and lawyers to provide urgent financial assistance for social justice litigation. Funding is intended to cover expenses associated with lawsuits that have a public interest aspect such as class a...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International small businesses to join the analytic support pool for defense intelligence. Applicants are advised to prepare early for this rare competition for best results. Applicants may request a pre-RFP strategy session to hel...

Opportunity for New York heat pump manufacturers, suppliers, and distributors to qualify to participate in a rebate program for the installation of heat pumps in multi-family dwellings. The purpose of the program is to decrease the cost of purchasing and installin...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International businesses to support Web3 projects. Grantees will receive funding in cryptocurrency, mentorship, marketing assistance, technical support, community access, and connections to potential partners and investors. Priority will...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, teams, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit organizations to work in a program addressing safety and science in AI. Awardees will be given funding, office space, and workshop opportunities. Applicants ...

Grants to USA university start-ups, academic investigators, and early-stage businesses for innovative food allergy research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for researching the root cause of food a...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, companies, and researchers for research studies related to the treatment of dysferlinopathies (LGMD2B and Miyoshi Myopathy). Eligible research topics address the gaps in current knowledge that hinder the purs...

Grants of $5,000 to USA businesses in multiple states for investment purposes. Funding is intended for funding-related training programs and funder matching to enhance business growth for certified suppliers. Eligible applicants are diverse suppliers located in th...

Grants and in-kind support to USA and Canada consumer brands to help scale impact. Applicants should be in the industries of food and beverage, clothes and fashion, health and beauty, and home and furniture. Awardees will receive capital, technology, mentorship, a...

Grants to USA entrepreneurs, scientists, and companies to support innovative dairy processing technologies. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to develop and scale innovations that will convert by-products into valuable it...

Grant to a New York or Connecticut agency, nonprofit organization, for-profit organization, or educational institution for seaweed commercialization in eligible areas. Funding is intended to address gaps between small-scale seaweed activity and building a profitab...

Grants to New York businesses for workforce development training. Funding is intended for training that advances skills and knowledge in clean energy careers, contains content on new technologies, or updates industry best practices. Eligible training must be rele...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and health centers and systems for continuing education programs in the field of medicine. Funding is intended to support independent education programs as well as medical-scientific programs. Programs must align...

Grants to USA agencies, IHEs, and industry groups for innovative transport phenomena research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that will advance national priorities in energy, ...

Grants to USA industry groups, IHEs, and agencies for biotechnology and biomedical research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that will further the understanding of biological f...

Grants to USA IHEs, agencies, and industry groups for technological innovations in chemistry. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research projects to accelerate the discover of new materia...

Grants to USA industry groups, agencies, and IHEs for resource and energy conservation research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a wide range of research topics including recycling, nan...

Grants of up to $4,000 and in-kind support to USA businesses, medical providers, e-commerce businesses, mobile businesses, and nonprofit organizations to offset the cost of credit card processing expenses. In addition to funding, grantees will receive upgraded pay...

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind assistance to USA, Canada, and International individuals for project support. Applicants may request support for a wide range of initiatives, including but not limited to hardware, research, software, community building, and crea...

Grants to New York farmers, distributors, and food processors to offset the cost of research and development of new products for market. First-time applicants must undergo a feasibility consultation prior to submitting an application. Eligible costs include consul...

Grants to New York contractors for improved electrical grid performance. Applicants must submit a concept paper before a full proposal. Funding is intended for increasing the number of grid-enhancing technologies, accommodating increased customer needs, improving ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories individuals, nonprofit organizations, pharmacists, and other healthcare providers to treat AIDS and address health disparities. Funding is intended to help pay for out-of-pocket healthcare costs, including medication c...

Loans to New York City independent theater companies and venues, and individuals to address unanticipated needs. Funding is intended to support continued theater production amid unexpected challenges. Priority will be given to venues or companies that are BIPOC, T...

Opportunity for USA entrepreneurs and small business owners in multiple states to join a business development program. The program is designed to help applicants grow operational capacity and readiness to contract with the government and enter next-phase opportuni...

In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International startups to support the use of the funding source's technology to expand their companies. Startups will receive credits to apply towards AI programs and data storage. Startups will also have access to expert advice...