Presentation Recap | Round 12 CFA Funding Forum

Posted On
May 31, 2022

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Businesses and organizations with upcoming projects they would like considered for funding or tax credit and are interested in learning more about New York state’s consolidated funding application (CFA) grants are invited to attend this informational workshop. Empire State Development (ESD) Central New York Deputy Director Daniel Kolinski provided an overview of the $1 billion in economic and community development funding opportunities available in this year’s CFA competition. In addition to discussing the ESD Grant and Tax Credit programs that make funds accessible to eligible new and expanding businesses, Kolinski will provide information on new grant funding initiatives in this year’s State budget, including Restore NY, the New York Works Economic Development Fund, new programs through the Downtown Revitalization Initiative.

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