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:

  • Small business recovery

  • COVID-19 pandemic relief

  • Asian-owned businesses
  • Eligibility: Businesses that have suffered losses as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic

    Support Provided by AAF:

  • Grant information and guidance

  • Application assistance

  • Follow-up information on existing applications
  • Contact Information:

  • Email: smallbiz@aafederation.org

  • Small Business Client Intake Form available
  • Application Resources Available in Multiple Languages:

  • English

  • Arabic

  • Bengali

  • Hindi

  • Korean

  • Mandarin/Chinese (Simplified)
  • 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.

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    small-businessesminority-businesseseconomic-services

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