NYS Economic Development

The New York State Department of Economic Development, known as Empire State Development, provides a variety of assistance to help businesses -- from international and national companies considering expansions to small business owners seeking access to capital. ESD offers loans, grants and tax credits, as well as other financing and technical assistance, to encourage business growth within New York State.

To find out which programs and incentives can best meet business needs, please contact an ESD Regional Office or the Program Administrator listed for each product and service.

Directory of Programs

Proposed 2010 - 2011 Programs:

Excelsior Program
Legacy Manufacturing Program
New Technology Seed Fund
Small Business Revolving Loan Fund

Current Loans & Grants Programs:

Community Development Financial Institution Assistance Program (CDFI)
Entrepreneurial Assistance Program (EAP)
Global Market Export Services (GEMS)
Industrial Effectiveness Program (IEP)
Job Development Authority (JDA) Direct Loan Program
JOBS Now
Manufacturing Assistance Program (MAP)
Metropolitan Economic Revolving Fund (MERF)
Minority and Women-owned Business Lending (MWBEL) Program
Minority and Women Revolving Loan Trust Fund Program
Regional Revolving Loan Trust Fund (RRLTF)
Restore New York Communities Initiative
Upstate Regional Blueprint & Downstate Revitalization Funds
Urban and Community Development Program (UCDP)
World Trade Center Job Creation & Retention Program (JCRP)

Tax Credits:

Brownfield Cleanup Program
Empire Zone Program
New Markets Tax Credits
Renewal Communities
Taxes & Incentives

Other Financing and Technical Assistance:

Environmental Assistance
Export Marketing Assistance Service (EMAS)
Governor's Office for Motion Picture & Television Development
Linked Deposit Program (LDP)
New York Empowerment Zone (NYEZ)
Procurement Assistance Program
World Trade Center Rent Reduction Program (WTC RR)