Empire State Development Excelsior Jobs Program
About This Grant
The Excelsior Jobs Program provides job creation and investment tax credits to businesses in strategic industries including biotechnology, clean energy, financial services, and software/IT.
Grant Summary
Empire State Development Excelsior Jobs Program is a Empire State Development grant providing $50K to $5M for small business. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.
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Focus Areas
Eligibility
How to Apply
$50K–$5M
Rolling / Open
- 1Confirm your organization is eligible for Empire State Development Excelsior Jobs Program from Empire State Development, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
- 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
- 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
- 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to Empire State Development before the deadline.
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Empire State Development Excelsior Jobs Program: Frequently Asked Questions
Who is eligible for the Empire State Development Excelsior Jobs Program?
Empire State Development Excelsior Jobs Program is offered by Empire State Development and is generally open to small business. It is available in NY. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.
How much funding does the Empire State Development Excelsior Jobs Program provide?
Empire State Development Excelsior Jobs Program provides between $50K and $5M per award from Empire State Development. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.
When is the Empire State Development Excelsior Jobs Program deadline?
Empire State Development Excelsior Jobs Program accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, Empire State Development, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.
How do you apply for the Empire State Development Excelsior Jobs Program?
To apply for Empire State Development Excelsior Jobs Program, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from Empire State Development.