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New York City offers a dynamic environment for entrepreneurs looking to start and grow a small business. This hub provides essential information on local resources, funding opportunities, and steps to launch your venture in NYC.

Available Resources

We found 155 active programs for small businesses.

countyloan

$250,000

UMEZ Small Business Loan Program

Apply for the UMEZ Small Business Loan Program to get funding and support for your business.

countyloan

$50,000

UMEZ Microloan Program

Apply for the UMEZ Microloan Program to get funding and support for your business.

countyloanMinority-Owned

$250,000

Harlem Entrepreneurial Fund Small Business Loan

Apply for the Harlem Entrepreneurial Fund Small Business Loan to get funding and support for your business.

countytax incentive

Amount Varies

Commercial Revitalization Program (CRP)

Apply for the Commercial Revitalization Program (CRP) to get funding and support for your business.

countytax incentive

Amount Varies

Lower Manhattan Energy Program (LMEP)

Apply for the Lower Manhattan Energy Program (LMEP) to get funding and support for your business.

countytax incentive

$250,000

NYC Biotechnology Tax Credit

Apply for the NYC Biotechnology Tax Credit to get funding and support for your business.

localgrant

$400,000

NYC Customized Training Grant

Apply for the NYC Customized Training Grant to get funding and support for your business.

localgrantWomen-Owned

$5,000

WE Fund Crowd

Apply for the WE Fund Crowd to get funding and support for your business.

localgrant

$20,000

NYC Storefront Improvement Program Grant

Apply for the NYC Storefront Improvement Program Grant to get funding and support for your business.

localloanMinority-Owned

$500,000

NYC SBS Contract Financing Loan Fund

Apply for the NYC SBS Contract Financing Loan Fund to get funding and support for your business.

localloanWomen-Owned

$50,000

WE Fund Growth

Apply for the WE Fund Growth to get funding and support for your business.

localloan

$250,000

NYC Small Business Opportunity Fund

Apply for the NYC Small Business Opportunity Fund to get funding and support for your business.

localtax incentive

$1,000

Industrial Business Zone (IBZ) Tax Credit

Apply for the Industrial Business Zone (IBZ) Tax Credit to get funding and support for your business.

localtax incentive

Amount Varies

Commercial Rent Tax (CRT) Small Business Relief

Apply for the Commercial Rent Tax (CRT) Small Business Relief to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

Amount Varies

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program

Apply for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program to get funding and support for your business.

countytax incentive

Amount Varies

Commercial Rent Tax (CRT) Special Reduction

Apply for the Commercial Rent Tax (CRT) Special Reduction to get funding and support for your business.

countytax incentive

$3,000

Lower Manhattan Relocation and Employment Assistance Program (REAP)

Apply for the Lower Manhattan Relocation and Employment Assistance Program (REAP) to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

$275,000

Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program - Phase I

Apply for the Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Program - Phase I to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

$275,000

Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program - Phase I

Apply for the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program - Phase I to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

$275,000

National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR Phase I Grant

Apply for the National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR Phase I Grant to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

Amount Varies

National Institutes of Health (NIH) SBIR Phase I Grant

Apply for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) SBIR Phase I Grant to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

$200,000

Department of Energy (DOE) SBIR Phase I Grant

Apply for the Department of Energy (DOE) SBIR Phase I Grant to get funding and support for your business.

federalloan

$5,500,000

SBA 504 Loan Program

Apply for the SBA 504 Loan Program to get funding and support for your business.

federalloanVeteran-Owned

$2,000,000

SBA Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan (MREIDL)

Apply for the SBA Military Reservist Economic Injury Disaster Loan (MREIDL) to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentive

Amount Varies

Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC)

Apply for the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentive

$5,000

Disabled Access Credit

Apply for the Disabled Access Credit to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentiveLow-Income

Amount Varies

New Markets Tax Credit Program

Apply for the New Markets Tax Credit Program to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentiveLow-Income

$3,000

Empowerment Zone Employment Credit

Apply for the Empowerment Zone Employment Credit to get funding and support for your business.

stategrant

$25,000

New York State Small Business Seed Funding Grant Program

Apply for the New York State Small Business Seed Funding Grant Program to get funding and support for your business.

stategrant

$10,000

Global NY State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)

Apply for the Global NY State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) to get funding and support for your business.

stategrant

$4,000,000

New York State Biodefense Commercialization Fund

Apply for the New York State Biodefense Commercialization Fund to get funding and support for your business.

stateloan

$150,000

New York State Forward Loan Fund 2 (NYSFLF)

Apply for the New York State Forward Loan Fund 2 (NYSFLF) to get funding and support for your business.

stateloanMinority-Owned

$300,000

NYS Bridge to Success Loan Program

Apply for the NYS Bridge to Success Loan Program to get funding and support for your business.

stateloanLow-Income

Amount Varies

NYS Small Business Revolving Loan Fund

Apply for the NYS Small Business Revolving Loan Fund to get funding and support for your business.

stateloan

$2,000,000

New York State Linked Deposit Program

Apply for the New York State Linked Deposit Program to get funding and support for your business.

localgrant

$5,000

NYC Business Preparedness Resiliency Program (BPREP) Grant

Apply for the NYC Business Preparedness Resiliency Program (BPREP) Grant to get funding and support for your business.

localgrantWomen-Owned

$5,000

WE Fund Crowd Matching Grant

Apply for the WE Fund Crowd Matching Grant to get funding and support for your business.

localgrant

Amount Varies

NYC Fashion Manufacturing Initiative (FMI) Grant

Apply for the NYC Fashion Manufacturing Initiative (FMI) Grant to get funding and support for your business.

statetax incentive

Amount Varies

Excelsior Jobs Program

Apply for the Excelsior Jobs Program to get funding and support for your business.

statetax incentive

Amount Varies

START-UP NY Program

Apply for the START-UP NY Program to get funding and support for your business.

statetax incentive

Amount Varies

Empire State Apprenticeship Tax Credit (ESATC)

Apply for the Empire State Apprenticeship Tax Credit (ESATC) to get funding and support for your business.

statetax incentive

Amount Varies

Empire State Digital Game Development Tax Credit Program

Apply for the Empire State Digital Game Development Tax Credit Program to get funding and support for your business.

statetax incentive

Amount Varies

Hire a Vet Credit

Apply for the Hire a Vet Credit to get funding and support for your business.

localgrant

Amount Varies

NYC SBS Commercial District Empowerment Grant

Apply for the NYC SBS Commercial District Empowerment Grant to get funding and support for your business.

localgrant

$10,000

Storefront Improvement Program

Apply for the Storefront Improvement Program to get funding and support for your business.

countygrantLow-Income

Amount Varies

West Harlem Development Corporation Community Development Grants

Apply for the West Harlem Development Corporation Community Development Grants to get funding and support for your business.

countygrant

Amount Varies

Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Small Business Grants

Apply for the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Small Business Grants to get funding and support for your business.

countygrant

Amount Varies

Alliance for Downtown New York Small Business Rental Assistance Grants

Apply for the Alliance for Downtown New York Small Business Rental Assistance Grants to get funding and support for your business.

countyloan

$50,000

Harlem Commonwealth Council Microloan Program

Apply for the Harlem Commonwealth Council Microloan Program to get funding and support for your business.

countyloanImmigrant-Owned

$100,000

Renaissance Economic Development Corporation Small Business Loan

Apply for the Renaissance Economic Development Corporation Small Business Loan to get funding and support for your business.

localloanMinority-Owned

$500,000

NYC Contract Financing Loan Fund

Apply for the NYC Contract Financing Loan Fund to get funding and support for your business.

localloanLow-Income

$100,000

NYC LMI Storefront Loan

Apply for the NYC LMI Storefront Loan to get funding and support for your business.

localtax incentive

Amount Varies

Commercial Rent Tax (CRT) Small Business Tax Credit

Apply for the Commercial Rent Tax (CRT) Small Business Tax Credit to get funding and support for your business.

localtax incentive

$250,000

NYC Biotechnology Credit

Apply for the NYC Biotechnology Credit to get funding and support for your business.

countyloan

$250,000

Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ) Small Business Loan Program

Apply for the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ) Small Business Loan Program to get funding and support for your business.

countyloanImmigrant-Owned

$50,000

Renaissance Economic Development Corporation (REDC) Small Business Loan

Apply for the Renaissance Economic Development Corporation (REDC) Small Business Loan to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

$175,000

USDA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Program

Apply for the USDA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Program to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

$100,000

EPA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Grant

Apply for the EPA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Grant to get funding and support for your business.

federalloanLow-Income

$350,000

SBA Community Advantage Loan

Apply for the SBA Community Advantage Loan to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentive

$5,000

Disabled Access Credit (Section 44)

Apply for the Disabled Access Credit (Section 44) to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentive

$250,000

Research and Development (R&D) Payroll Tax Credit for Small Businesses

Apply for the Research and Development (R&D) Payroll Tax Credit for Small Businesses to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentiveLow-Income

Amount Varies

New Markets Tax Credit Program (NMTC)

Apply for the New Markets Tax Credit Program (NMTC) to get funding and support for your business.

stategrant

$25,000

New York State Seed Funding Grant Program

Apply for the New York State Seed Funding Grant Program to get funding and support for your business.

stategrant

$25,000

Global NY Fund Grant Program

Apply for the Global NY Fund Grant Program to get funding and support for your business.

stategrant

Amount Varies

NYSCA Support for Organizations Grant

Apply for the NYSCA Support for Organizations Grant to get funding and support for your business.

stategrant

Amount Varies

NYSERDA Small Commercial Energy Assessments

Apply for the NYSERDA Small Commercial Energy Assessments to get funding and support for your business.

stateloanMinority-Owned

$200,000

Bridge to Success Loan Program

Apply for the Bridge to Success Loan Program to get funding and support for your business.

stateloan

$500,000

Global NY Loan Fund Program

Apply for the Global NY Loan Fund Program to get funding and support for your business.

stateloan

$150,000

New York Forward Loan Fund 2

Apply for the New York Forward Loan Fund 2 to get funding and support for your business.

stateloanMinority-Owned

Amount Varies

Minority and Women-Owned Business Development Lending Program

Apply for the Minority and Women-Owned Business Development Lending Program to get funding and support for your business.

statetax incentive

$15,000

Hire a Vet Tax Credit

Apply for the Hire a Vet Tax Credit to get funding and support for your business.

statetax incentive

$2,100

Workers with Disabilities Employment Tax Credit (WETC)

Apply for the Workers with Disabilities Employment Tax Credit (WETC) to get funding and support for your business.

statetax incentive

Amount Varies

Empire State Film Production Tax Credit

Apply for the Empire State Film Production Tax Credit to get funding and support for your business.

statetax incentive

Amount Varies

Empire State Digital Game Development Tax Credit

Apply for the Empire State Digital Game Development Tax Credit to get funding and support for your business.

statetax incentive

Amount Varies

New York State Commercial Production Tax Credit

Apply for the New York State Commercial Production Tax Credit to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

Amount Varies

Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program

Apply for the Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) Program to get funding and support for your business.

countygrant

Amount Varies

West Harlem Development Corporation (WHDC) Economic Development Grant

Apply for the West Harlem Development Corporation (WHDC) Economic Development Grant to get funding and support for your business.

countygrant

$10,000

Alliance for Downtown New York Storefront Grant Program

Apply for the Alliance for Downtown New York Storefront Grant Program to get funding and support for your business.

countygrant

$10,000

Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) Creative Engagement Grant

Apply for the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council (LMCC) Creative Engagement Grant to get funding and support for your business.

countygrant

Amount Varies

Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Small Business Support Grants

Apply for the Manhattan Chamber of Commerce Small Business Support Grants to get funding and support for your business.

countytax incentive

Amount Varies

Commercial Expansion Program (CEP)

Apply for the Commercial Expansion Program (CEP) to get funding and support for your business.

countyloanLow-Income

$250,000

Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ) Small Business Loan

Apply for the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ) Small Business Loan to get funding and support for your business.

countyloanMinority-Owned

$150,000

Harlem Entrepreneurial Fund (HEF) Small Business Loan

Apply for the Harlem Entrepreneurial Fund (HEF) Small Business Loan to get funding and support for your business.

countytax incentive

Amount Varies

Commercial Expansion Program (CEP) - Upper Manhattan

Apply for the Commercial Expansion Program (CEP) - Upper Manhattan to get funding and support for your business.

localgrantLow-Income

Amount Varies

Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ) Cultural Industry Investment Program

Apply for the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone (UMEZ) Cultural Industry Investment Program to get funding and support for your business.

localgrant

$90,000

NYC Love Your Local Grant

Apply for the NYC Love Your Local Grant to get funding and support for your business.

localgrantLow-Income

$10,000

NYC Small Business Resilience Grant

Apply for the NYC Small Business Resilience Grant to get funding and support for your business.

countytax incentive

Amount Varies

Commercial Revitalization Program (CRP) Tax Abatement

Apply for the Commercial Revitalization Program (CRP) Tax Abatement to get funding and support for your business.

localtax incentive

$3,000

Lower Manhattan Relocation and Employment Assistance Program (LMREAP)

Apply for the Lower Manhattan Relocation and Employment Assistance Program (LMREAP) to get funding and support for your business.

localgrant

$5,000

NYC Department of Small Business Services Business Preparedness (Business PREP) Grant

Apply for the NYC Department of Small Business Services Business Preparedness (Business PREP) Grant to get funding and support for your business.

localgrant

Amount Varies

NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Cultural Development Fund (CDF)

Apply for the NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Cultural Development Fund (CDF) to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

Amount Varies

SBA State Trade Expansion Program (STEP)

Apply for the SBA State Trade Expansion Program (STEP) to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

$275,000

National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR/STTR Phase I Grant

Apply for the National Science Foundation (NSF) SBIR/STTR Phase I Grant to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

Amount Varies

National Institutes of Health (NIH) SBIR/STTR Grant Program

Apply for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) SBIR/STTR Grant Program to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

Amount Varies

Department of Energy (DOE) SBIR/STTR Grant Program

Apply for the Department of Energy (DOE) SBIR/STTR Grant Program to get funding and support for your business.

federalloan

$5,500,000

SBA 504 Certified Development Company Loan Program

Apply for the SBA 504 Certified Development Company Loan Program to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentive

$5,000

Credit for Small Employer Pension Plan Startup Costs

Apply for the Credit for Small Employer Pension Plan Startup Costs to get funding and support for your business.

stategrant

$25,000

Global NY Grant Fund Program

Apply for the Global NY Grant Fund Program to get funding and support for your business.

stategrant

$100,000

NYS SBIR/STTR Phase I Matching Assistance Program

Apply for the NYS SBIR/STTR Phase I Matching Assistance Program to get funding and support for your business.

stategrant

Amount Varies

Empire State Development Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Grants

Apply for the Empire State Development Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Grants to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentiveLow-Income

Amount Varies

New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC)

Apply for the New Markets Tax Credit (NMTC) to get funding and support for your business.

statetax incentive

$7,500

New York State Youth Jobs Program

Apply for the New York State Youth Jobs Program to get funding and support for your business.

statetax incentive

Amount Varies

NYS Commercial Production Tax Credit

Apply for the NYS Commercial Production Tax Credit to get funding and support for your business.

statetax incentive

Amount Varies

New York State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit

Apply for the New York State Historic Rehabilitation Tax Credit to get funding and support for your business.

stateloan

$150,000

New York Forward Loan Fund 2 (NYFLF 2)

Apply for the New York Forward Loan Fund 2 (NYFLF 2) to get funding and support for your business.

stateloan

Amount Varies

ESD Linked Deposit Program

Apply for the ESD Linked Deposit Program to get funding and support for your business.

stateloan

Amount Varies

New York State Small Business Revolving Loan Fund

Apply for the New York State Small Business Revolving Loan Fund to get funding and support for your business.

countygrant

$10,000

LMCC Creative Engagement Grant

Apply for the LMCC Creative Engagement Grant to get funding and support for your business.

countygrant

$10,000

LMCC Creative Learning Grant

Apply for the LMCC Creative Learning Grant to get funding and support for your business.

countygrant

$10,000

UMEZ Arts Engagement Grant

Apply for the UMEZ Arts Engagement Grant to get funding and support for your business.

countygrantLow-Income

Amount Varies

West Harlem Development Corporation Community Grants

Apply for the West Harlem Development Corporation Community Grants to get funding and support for your business.

federalloanDisadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

$350,000

SBA Community Advantage Loan Program

Apply for the SBA Community Advantage Loan Program to get funding and support for your business.

federalloan

$500,000

SBA Export Express Loan Program

Apply for the SBA Export Express Loan Program to get funding and support for your business.

federalloan

$5,000,000

SBA Export Working Capital Program (EWCP)

Apply for the SBA Export Working Capital Program (EWCP) to get funding and support for your business.

federalloan

$5,000,000

SBA International Trade Loan Program

Apply for the SBA International Trade Loan Program to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentive

Amount Varies

Small Business Health Care Tax Credit

Apply for the Small Business Health Care Tax Credit to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentive

Amount Varies

Section 179 Deduction for Business Equipment

Apply for the Section 179 Deduction for Business Equipment to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentive

Amount Varies

Disabled Access Credit (Form 8826)

Apply for the Disabled Access Credit (Form 8826) to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentive

Amount Varies

Employer Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave (Form 8994)

Apply for the Employer Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave (Form 8994) to get funding and support for your business.

federalloan

$5,000,000

SBA 7(a) Loan Program

Apply for the SBA 7(a) Loan Program to get funding and support for your business.

federalloan

$50,000

SBA Microloan Program

Apply for the SBA Microloan Program to get funding and support for your business.

stategrantDisadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

Amount Varies

New York State Seed & Growth Program (NYSSGP)

Apply for the New York State Seed & Growth Program (NYSSGP) to get funding and support for your business.

stategrant

Amount Varies

NYS Workforce Development Initiative (WDI)

Apply for the NYS Workforce Development Initiative (WDI) to get funding and support for your business.

stategrant

Amount Varies

NYSERDA Clean Heat for Small Business Program

Apply for the NYSERDA Clean Heat for Small Business Program to get funding and support for your business.

stateloan

Amount Varies

Empire State Development Direct Loan Program

Apply for the Empire State Development Direct Loan Program to get funding and support for your business.

stateloan

$100,000

New York Forward Loan Fund

Apply for the New York Forward Loan Fund to get funding and support for your business.

stateloan

Amount Varies

Empire State Development Small Business Revolving Loan Fund

Apply for the Empire State Development Small Business Revolving Loan Fund to get funding and support for your business.

statetax incentive

Amount Varies

Excelsior Jobs Program Tax Credit

Apply for the Excelsior Jobs Program Tax Credit to get funding and support for your business.

statetax incentive

Amount Varies

START-UP NY Tax-Free Areas

Apply for the START-UP NY Tax-Free Areas to get funding and support for your business.

statetax incentive

Amount Varies

New York State Investment Tax Credit (ITC)

Apply for the New York State Investment Tax Credit (ITC) to get funding and support for your business.

statetax incentive

Amount Varies

New York State Research and Development Tax Credit

Apply for the New York State Research and Development Tax Credit to get funding and support for your business.

statetax incentive

Amount Varies

New York State Rehabilitation of Historic Properties Tax Credit

Apply for the New York State Rehabilitation of Historic Properties Tax Credit to get funding and support for your business.

statetax incentive

Amount Varies

New York State Brownfield Redevelopment Tax Credit Program

Apply for the New York State Brownfield Redevelopment Tax Credit Program to get funding and support for your business.

stategrant

Amount Varies

NYSERDA FlexTech Program

Apply for the NYSERDA FlexTech Program to get funding and support for your business.

countytax incentive

Amount Varies

Industrial and Commercial Abatement Program (ICAP)

Apply for the Industrial and Commercial Abatement Program (ICAP) to get funding and support for your business.

countytax incentive

Amount Varies

Commercial Rent Tax (CRT) Special Reduction and Exemption

Apply for the Commercial Rent Tax (CRT) Special Reduction and Exemption to get funding and support for your business.

countytax incentive

Amount Varies

Energy Cost Savings Program (ECSP)

Apply for the Energy Cost Savings Program (ECSP) to get funding and support for your business.

localloanDisadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE)

$100,000

NYC M/WBE Loan Fund

Apply for the NYC M/WBE Loan Fund to get funding and support for your business.

localtax incentive

$3,000

Relocation and Employment Assistance Program (REAP)

Apply for the Relocation and Employment Assistance Program (REAP) to get funding and support for your business.

localtax incentive

Amount Varies

Industrial & Commercial Abatement Program (ICAP)

Apply for the Industrial & Commercial Abatement Program (ICAP) to get funding and support for your business.

localtax incentive

Amount Varies

Commercial Rent Tax (CRT) Exemptions and Reductions

Apply for the Commercial Rent Tax (CRT) Exemptions and Reductions to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

$275,000

NSF Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Grant

Apply for the NSF Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Grant to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

$299,000

NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Grant

Apply for the NIH Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Grant to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

$250,000

DoD Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Grant

Apply for the DoD Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Grant to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

$200,000

DOE Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Grant

Apply for the DOE Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Grant to get funding and support for your business.

federalgrant

$175,000

NASA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Grant

Apply for the NASA Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Phase I Grant to get funding and support for your business.

federalloan

$5,000,000

SBA Export Loan Programs (Export Express, Export Working Capital)

Apply for the SBA Export Loan Programs (Export Express, Export Working Capital) to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentive

Amount Varies

Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit

Apply for the Research and Development (R&D) Tax Credit to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentive

Amount Varies

Small Employer Health Insurance Credit

Apply for the Small Employer Health Insurance Credit to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentive

Amount Varies

Employer Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave

Apply for the Employer Credit for Paid Family and Medical Leave to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentive

Amount Varies

Credit for Employer-Provided Childcare Facilities and Services

Apply for the Credit for Employer-Provided Childcare Facilities and Services to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentive

Amount Varies

Energy Investment Tax Credit (ITC) / Clean Energy Tax Credit

Apply for the Energy Investment Tax Credit (ITC) / Clean Energy Tax Credit to get funding and support for your business.

federaltax incentiveLow-Income

Amount Varies

Opportunity Zones Tax Benefits

Apply for the Opportunity Zones Tax Benefits to get funding and support for your business.

stategrant

Amount Varies

NYSERDA New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP)

Apply for the NYSERDA New York Truck Voucher Incentive Program (NYTVIP) to get funding and support for your business.

stategrant

$4,000

NYSERDA Charge Ready NY

Apply for the NYSERDA Charge Ready NY to get funding and support for your business.

Frequently Asked Questions

What small business resources are available in New York City, NY?

NYC provides extensive resources through organizations like the NYC Department of Small Business Services (SBS) and local Chambers of Commerce. These offer free business counseling, workshops, and networking events to support entrepreneurs.

How to find grants for small businesses in New York City, NY?

Grants can be found through the NYC Department of Small Business Services, local Business Improvement Districts (BIDs), and community development financial institutions. Explore state-level programs via Empire State Development and federal grants on Grants.gov.

Local vs state vs federal funding programs

Local programs, often from city agencies or BIDs, target specific neighborhood needs or industries within NYC. State funding, like those from Empire State Development, supports broader economic development across New York. Federal programs, such as SBA loans and grants, are national initiatives with wider eligibility criteria.

Steps to start a small business in New York City, NY?

Key steps include developing a business plan, choosing a legal structure, registering your business with the state and city, and obtaining necessary licenses and permits. Utilize resources from the NYC Department of Small Business Services for guidance on compliance and operations.