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Community and Regional Partner Fund

Community and Regional Partner Fund

Backs New York accelerators, incubators, and venture studios with matching capital that requires private co-funding.

Between cyclesNew York Ventures (Empire State Development)United StatesEligible in New York

The Community and Regional Partner Fund provides matching capital of up to $5 million per applicant to accelerators, venture studios, and incubators that support early-stage New York State entrepreneurs with growth potential. The fund is backed by $42 million in SSBCI capital (the NY Ventures hub page cites $52 million; the discrepancy is not confirmed). Every dollar of SSBCI funding requires appl…

Matching capital awards of up to $5M for New York accelerators, incubators, and venture studios that support early-stage entrepreneurs, requiring a 1:1 private capital match.

CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Equity
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.100%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.$42M

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Last verified: 22 Jul 2026Source: esd.ny.gov