The Global NY Fund Grant Program by Empire State Development funds export-related projects to help New York businesses and organizations expand internationally.
Funder: New York Empire State Development
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted continuously)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per grant for businesses; up to $100,000 per grant for not-for-profits; minimum $5,000. Multiple grants possible per year (see details).
Summary: Supports New York State businesses and economic development organizations to expand exports through reimbursable grants for international market development activities.
Key Information: All costs must be incurred after grant approval (except trade show booth deposits); grants are reimbursement-based.
The Global NY Fund Grant Program, administered by Empire State Development (ESD), provides financial assistance to New York State small- and medium-sized businesses and not-for-profit economic development organizations to help them initiate or expand exports to foreign markets. The program offers reimbursable grants to support a range of export-related activities, including market customization, participation in trade shows and missions, export workshops, and product adaptation to meet foreign regulatory requirements. The initiative aims to strengthen New York’s global market presence and foster job creation through expanded exporting.