NYS Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant
Funding Amount
Part of $800 million state fund
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
NYS Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant
Status: Program administered by New York State (announced June 2021)
Geographic Scope: New York City and New York State, with specific focus on Asian communities
Purpose: Assist small businesses in recovering from COVID-19 pandemic losses
Background: In June 2021, New York State announced an $800 million fund to help small businesses recover from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Funder Role: Asian American Federation (AAF) collaborates with Empire State Development to help Asian communities in New York City gain access to this funding.
Focus Areas:
Eligibility: Businesses that have suffered losses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic
Support Provided by AAF:
Contact Information:
Application Resources Available in Multiple Languages:
How to Apply
How to Apply
1. Contact AAF for Assistance:
- Email: smallbiz@aafederation.org
- Or complete the Small Business Client Intake Form on their website
2. Available Resources:
- New York State Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Application guide (available in English, Arabic, Bengali, Hindi, Korean, and Chinese Simplified)
- ESD flyers with eligibility information (General interest, Basic eligibility info, Complete eligibility info)
- Materials available in English, Korean, and Chinese
3. Support Provided:
- AAF staff provides guidance through the application process
- Assistance with completing applications
- Follow-up support on submitted applications
Note: Specific application questions and detailed requirements should be obtained from the Empire State Development or through AAF's Small Business Client Intake Form.
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