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REDC Consolidated Funding Application

REDC CFA Round 15

Invests research teams and institutions for REDC CFA in manufacturing, energy systems, and artificial intelligence.

Between cyclesEmpire State DevelopmentUnited StatesFocused on New York

The New York State Regional Economic Development Council Consolidated Funding Application (REDC CFA) is the state's flagship annual competitive grant mechanism, pooling resources from more than 15 state agencies β€” including ESD, NYSERDA, the Environmental Facilities Corporation, DEC, and OPRHP β€” into a single application process covering all ten of New York's economic development regions. Round XI…

Capital-based economic development across New York State's ten regions, funding projects that create or retain jobs, reduce unemployment, and increase business activity.

CycleiHow often this grant runs β€” e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Annual
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.β€”
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.β€”
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.β€”
Award typeiThe form of funding β€” grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.0%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.β€”

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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: esd.ny.gov