Global NY Fund Grant Program
openEmpire State Development – Global NYNYSmall Business
Updated: Dec 3, 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
Who Can Apply
Eligible Locations
Export ready New York State businesses with 500 or fewer employees and qualifying nonprofit export assistance organizations that are in good standing and can match at least 50 percent of project costs.
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
Verification & Details
Based on Empire State Development Global NY Fund Grant guidelines and application materials; award caps and match percentage are explicitly stated but minimum award amounts may vary by project type.
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