GRANTS & INCENTIVES


Thinking of starting a business, expanding your business, or relocating in Rockland County? The Department of Economic Development can help navigate local, state, and federal grants and incentives to find the best opportunities for your business. 

Consolidated Funding Application 2024

Empire State Development (ESD) Tax Credits & Incentives

Empire State Development (ESD) Financing Programs

Empire State Development (ESD) Grant Funds

Office of Strategic Workforce Development (OSWD) Grants

Incentives for Hiring People With Disabilities

Rockland County Incentives & Programs

Energy Programs & Incentives

Commercial Electric Vehicle Incentive Programs

EMPIRE STATE DEVELOPMENT - REGIONAL COUNCIL CAPITAL FUND PROGRAM

Regional Council Capital Fund Program grants are available for economic development projects in New York State that are intended to create or retain jobs, prevent unemployment and increase business activity in a community/region.



NEW YORK STATE EXCELSIOR JOBS PROGRAM

The Excelsior Jobs Program encourages businesses to expand in and relocate to New York State by providing job creation and investment incentives to firms in such targeted industries such as biotechnology, pharmaceutical, high-tech, clean-technology, green technology, financial services, agriculture and manufacturing.



New York State Small Business Credit Initiative

Under the New York State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) - a program through the American Rescue Plan Act - more than $500 million in federal funding is available to support small businesses across New York State.