News From Governor Hochul
- Second Batch of Approved Awards Support 27 Shovel-Ready Projects
- Announcement Complements $549 Million Awarded Earlier this Month Through Regional Council Initiative
- Full List of Awardees To-Date Can Be Found Here
- Program Builds on Commitment to Provide Economic Relief for Low- and Moderate-Income New Yorkers Financially Impacted by the Pandemic, Helping Keep Them in Their Homes
- Online Application Portal Available in Ten Languages at www.nyhomeownerfund.org or Contact the NYS Homeowner Assistance Fund Call Center to Apply at 1-844-77-NYHAF
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Governor Hochul Announces Availability of $90 Million in Federal Emergency Home Heating Aid
- Available Emergency Home Heating Aid Per Household Increases Up to 42 Percent to Help New Yorkers Avoid Heating Emergencies Amid Winter Fuel Price Spike
- Applications Accepted Starting January 3
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- Funding For Preschool And School-Age Special Education Providers Will Increase By 15%
- Governor Also Signs Major Legislative Package To Provide Resources To Students With Disabilities, Their Families And Social Services Providers
Governor Hochul Signs Legislation to Expand Public Input in the Rules-Making Process
- Legislation (S.0155/A.6267) Permits Agencies to Use Innovative Techniques in Organizing Public Hearings on Proposed Rules to Solicit Public Participation
2022 State of the State
- New Tax Credit Will Provide Relief To Small Businesses Taking On COVID-Related Capital Expenses
- Small Business Lending Initiative Will Provide Accessible Loans To Expanding Small Businesses
- Governor Will Propose Legislation Permanently Allowing the Sale of To-Go Drinks in Bars and Restaurants
- ConnectALL Initiative to Transform New York’s Digital Infrastructure
- First-Of-Its-Kind Interactive Broadband Map to Support Consumer Decision-Making and Identify Areas for Investment
- New Grant Programs and Partnerships to Expand Broadband Access, Affordability, and Equity Statewide
- Removal of State Fees, Outdated Regulations to Support Growth of Broadband in Rural and Underserved Areas
- Seven-Pronged Initiative Will Overhaul Workforce Development in New York to Focus on Regional Needs, Expand Access to New Careers and Career Services, and Recruit the Next Generation of New York’s Labor Force
- Plan Will Establish New York as a National Model for the Employment of Individuals with Disabilities and Strengthen Protections for All Workers
- Governor Hochul’s Bold Plan for SUNY Will Expand the System’s Reach with Global, National and Regional Research Institutions
- SUNY Institutions Will Take Major Steps to Reduce Student Debt and Connect Students with Successful Careers
- New Initiatives Will Increase Equity Among SUNY Students, Helping Students from Diverse Backgrounds Graduate and Thrive
- Largest Ever Investment Will Grow New York Healthcare Workforce by 20 Percent Over Five Years
- Invests $4 Billion in Wages and Bonuses, Including $3,000 Retention Payments to Full-Time Healthcare Workers
- Retains, Rebuilds, and Grows Healthcare Workforce Through Wages, Bonuses, Cost of Living Adjustments, Strengthened Career Pipeline, Expanded Access to Training and Education
- Strengthens Healthcare System with Investments in Infrastructure, Access and Delivery
For full “New Era for New York” Agenda including a link to the State of the State Book, click here.
Upcoming Events
New York State Innovation Summit October 25 – 26, 2022
NYSTAR and FuzeHub invite you to join us for the New York State Innovation Summit on October 25-26, 2022 at the Buffalo Convention Center in Buffalo, NY.
- This multi-day event is for New York State-based organizations that want to showcase and discover new and emerging technologies that support innovation and drive business growth.
- Whether you’re a startup, an economic developer, or an established manufacturer, the NYS Innovation Summit is for you.
- Learn more about the Summit and watch the recap from 2021 below to see what you’ll get to experience next year.
- Learn More Here
Project Highlights
Governor Hochul Announces Success of Child Care Stabilization Grant Initiative
- New York State Has Awarded $900 Million to Nearly 15,000 Child Care Providers in First-Of-Its-Kind Initiative to Shore Up the Child Care Industry
Economic Development Opportunity Highlights
New: NYS Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
- CDBG-CV (Coronavirus) Funds are available to help businesses and communities prepare, prevent, and respond to the Coronavirus. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis from units of local government and qualified non-profits.
- CDBG-CV Notice of Funding Availability (NOFA) can be foundhere
- CDBG-CV Request for Application can be foundhere
Reminder: The NYSCA FY2022 Capital Projects Application Deadline is January 14, 2022!
- A reminder that you are always welcome to reach the Capital Staff directly with your questions at capitalprojects@arts.ny.gov.
- Read the NYSCA FY2022 Technical Application Submission Instructions
- Visit our FAQ for Capital Projects and FAQ for Applicants
- Review our Capital Projects Guidelines and the NYSCA Application Manual
- Visit and Register in the NYSCA FY2022 Application Portal
Additional Capital Office Hours!
- Click on the registration links below to learn more about the sessions and submit your questions in advance:
- Thursday, January 6, 2022, 3PM-3:45PM: Register here!
- Friday, January 7, 2022, 3PM-3:45PM: Register here!
- Monday, January 10, 2022, 11AM-11:45AM: Register here!
NEW: FuzeHub 2022 Manufacturing Grants – Round 1 – Awards up to $50K Each | Deadline is February 4, 2022
- Eligible Applicants: New York State not-for-profit organizations that partner with at least one New York State small to medium-sized manufacturer
- Eligible Partner Manufacturers: Each manufacturer (industry partner) identified in the application will need to evidence:
- At least one physical establishment in New York State, and no more than 500 employees across the entire firm or enterprise worldwide;
- Registration with Dun & Bradstreet evidenced by a D&B account number. The D&B profile must include a manufacturing North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code. See guidelines for list of eligible NAICS codes.
- At least 4 awards will be granted to projects in which the industry partner is a startup manufacturer who does not request funds toward the cost of purchasing equipment. For the purposes of this grant, a startup is a company that has:
- Less than $2M in revenue to date; and
- Been in business for 5 years or less (7 for life science, biomedical, or medical device companies).
- Apply Here
Reminder: Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program still available
$800 million in funding for small businesses – including for-profit arts and cultural institutions that were impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Take the Broadband Service Survey!
- New York State Department of Public Service (DPS) and ECC Technologies are conducting a survey of consumers on the status of broadband services availability and use at homes and businesses.
- Please help distribute this survey to your contacts!
- The survey can be accessed here: https://www.empirestatebroadband.com/
List of Economic Development Resources
Funding Opportunities:
- Business Pandemic Recovery Initiative
- Regional Economic Development Council Round 11
- Funding is still available through the open enrollment programs, including the ESD Capital Grant Fund.
- Learn more about the funding programs at www.regionalcouncils.ny.gov/mid-hudson
- New York State Council on the Arts (NYSCA) FY2022 funding
- Workforce Development Initiative
- Second Round of Funding Makes $48 Million Available to Help New Yorkers Find Quality, Well-Paid Jobs and to Meet the Short and Long-Term Workforce Needs of Businesses
- Find the 2021 Guidebook, Program Guidelines and Webinars HERE
- Restaurant Return-to-Work Tax Credit Program
- The $35 million Restaurant Return-to-Work Tax Credit Program provides an incentive to COVID-impacted restaurants to bring restaurant staff back-to-work, and to increase hiring at NYS restaurants.
- Qualifying businesses are eligible for a tax credit of $5,000 per new worker hired, up-to $50,000 per business.
- The Program is open to eligible restaurants located in New York City, or in an area outside of New York City that was designated an Orange or Red Zone for at least thirty consecutive days.
- Global New York
- Global NY helps New York businesses enter or expand their presence in the global marketplace.
- Programs connect companies with sales agents and distributors abroad and offset the costs of exporting with grants and loans.
- By participating in our trade missions, New York businesses can create and reinforce global connections and partnerships.
- New York Power Authority’s (NYPA) ReCharge NY Program
- NYSERDA
- Regional Clean Energy Hubs
- Just Transition Site Reuse Planning
- The purpose of the Just Transition Site Reuse Planning Program is to mitigate the negative impacts of fossil fuel power plant site closures.
- This program provides technical assistance in communities that require site evaluation and a sustainable economic path forward for municipalities.
- Interested communities should complete and submit the program application to the online portal.
- Clean Energy Communities
- Energy Programs and Incentives
- Utility Economic Development Programs
- Federal Grants
- Federal Economic Development Funding – EDA American Rescue Plan Programs
- Good Jobs Challenge: $500 million for Industry-led training programs, designed to provide skills for and connect unemployed or underemployed workers to existing and emerging job opportunities. Three project types: System Development, Program Design and Program Implementation.
- Deadline: January 26, 2022
- Eligibility: State & local governments, higher education institutions, not-for-profit organizations
- Economic Adjustment Assistance: $500 million available through EDA’s most flexible program. Wide range of technical, planning, workforce development, entrepreneurship, and public works and infrastructure projects are eligible for funding under this program.
- Deadline: March 15, 2022 (suggested; applications reviewed on a rolling basis)
- Eligibility: State & local governments, higher education institutions, not-for-profit organizations
- See all the EDA American Rescue Plan Programs HERE
- Good Jobs Challenge: $500 million for Industry-led training programs, designed to provide skills for and connect unemployed or underemployed workers to existing and emerging job opportunities. Three project types: System Development, Program Design and Program Implementation.
- Federal Economic Development Funding – EDA American Rescue Plan Programs
Technical Assistance for Businesses:
- Get Help Navigating State and Federal Small Business Assistance Programs
- Empire State Development’s Division of Small Business
- New York State Small Business Development Center
- Mid-Hudson Small Business Development Center: Serving Dutchess, Orange, Sullivan, Ulster Counties
- Rockland Small Business Development Center: Serving Putnam, Rockland, Westchester Counties
- Women’s Enterprise Development Center
- New York State Certified Business Incubators and Innovation Hot Spots: New York State has designated 10 Innovation Hot Spots—one for each of New York’s economic development regions—and 20 Certified Business Incubators, which receive funding to reach a greater number of early-stage companies. Support may vary by location but generally includes: physical space; shared administrative staff; access to capital; coaching; mentoring; networking connections; prototype development; and access to other technical services. Innovation Hot Spots also coordinate regional entrepreneurial ecosystems, and can offer tax benefits to client businesses. In the Mid-Hudson we have:
- BioInc@New York Medical College: The region’s only biotechnology incubator offers shared resources, turnkey wet lab space and sponsored professional services to promising, high-potential entrepreneurs and start-ups. BioInc@NYMC helps members achieve development and funding milestones.
- Hudson Valley Center for Innovation | Accel7: Accel7 is the oldest, continuously operating business and tech accelerator serving the Hudson Valley between Westchester and Albany, focusing on building and launching Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) solutions with early-stage entrepreneurs.
- Business Mentor NY (BMNY): Business Mentor NY is the State’s first large scale, hands-on small business mentoring program that helps NYS entrepreneurs and established small businesses overcome challenges to grow their business. Business Mentor NY is a free resource that allows entrepreneurs and volunteer mentors to easily connect so they can solve problems and build businesses together.
- SBA’s Ascent: Free learning platform for women entrepreneurs
- Business Express: Your Guide to Doing Business in New York State
- ESD Global New York: Export Assistance for NYS Businesses
- Global NY programs connect companies with sales agents and distributors abroad and offset the costs of exporting with grants and loans.
- Global NY is committed to helping businesses sell their products and services in growing markets including Canada, China, Europe, India, Israel, Mexico, Europe, South Africa and South America.
- For Manufacturers
- New York State Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NY MEP) Assists Small And Mid-Sized Manufacturers In Becoming More Competitive
- Fuzehub: Resources for NYS Manufacturers
- NYS Office of General Services: Guidance on Doing Business with New York State
Workforce Development Resources:
- Workforce Development Initiative
- New York Entertainment Workforce Diversity Grant Program
- New York State Jobs Express: Employers with job openings can post their open positions, and individuals looking for employment can search for opportunities on the NYS Department of Labor’s Jobs Express website.
- For Job Seekers:
- Free Resources Available to Connect New York Job Seekers With Careers
- NYS Department of Labor’s Jobs Express website
- SUNY Online Training Center –free skill-building, college prep, and employment certification programs with one-on-one career coaching
- Free Online Platform for New Yorkers to Learn New Job Skills, Earn Certificates & Advance Their Careers: Create a free account with Coursera Here
Resources for Employers:
- NY State of Health: Shop here to see what health insurance options are available to you, your family, and your business
- Child Care:Parents in need of free child care resources and referrals are encouraged to visit www.HVChildCare.org, where they can enter their zip code to immediately find the name and contact information of the agency that serves their location.
- NYS DOL Shared Work Program: New York State’s DOL Shared Work Program helps businesses manage business cycles and seasonal adjustments. Shared Work lets businesses keep trained staff and avoid layoffs. Employees can receive partial unemployment insurance benefits while working reduced hours. Full-time, part-time and seasonal employees are eligible.
Data and Reports: