Global NY Fund Grant Program

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Empire State Development – Global NYNYSmall Business

Funding: Up to $25,000grantrollingDeadline: Scope: statewidestate

Updated: Dec 5, 2025

Summary

The Global NY Fund Grant Program reimburses 50% of eligible export-related expenses—such as trade shows, foreign marketing, and translation—up to $25,000 for small businesses and $100,000 for nonprofits, helping New York companies enter or expand in international markets.

Benefits

Export assistanceInternational marketingTrade shows and missionsTranslation and localization

Who Can Apply

For-profit businessNonprofit organization

Eligible Locations

Export-ready New York State companies with 500 or fewer employees and eligible not-for-profit organizations that provide trade-development services.

Eligibility

New York State for-profit businesses with 500 or fewer employees, at least one year in business, and at least 10% of prior-year sales from outside New York State, as well as qualifying not-for-profit organizations that provide export assistance; all applicants must be in good standing and able to match at least 50% of project costs.

Full Description

This program is focused on export-ready or export-active New York firms and organizations looking to grow overseas sales. Eligible uses of funds include participation in foreign and domestic trade shows, trade missions, foreign market sales trips, export workshops, international marketing materials and websites, product adaptation for foreign markets, and translation of product literature. For-profit companies can receive up to $25,000 per grant, and not-for-profits that provide trade-development services—such as regional economic development organizations, trade groups, and industry associations—can receive up to $100,000. All awards are structured as reimbursements covering up to 50% of approved project costs, with applicants required to cover the remaining 50% from their own funds. The page includes application forms, guidelines, and regional contact information, positioning Global NY as the go-to export grant resource for searches like “NY export grant up to $25,000” and “Global NY Fund Grant Program.”

Verification & Details

Complexity: medium

Confidence: 94%

Status: open

Source: esd.ny.gov

Program guidance specifies rolling acceptance, 50% match, and clear caps for business and nonprofit awards.

Official source → esd.ny.gov

Apply on official siteUpdated Dec 5, 2025

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