Excelsior Jobs Program
Empire State Development (ESD) · State
A refundable, performance-based tax credit program rewarding New York businesses in strategic industries for creating jobs and making capital investments.
What this program’s published criteria check
Requirements the program publishes
- For NY small businesses.
Who it covers
Businesses in New York
Funding range
Amount not published — confirm on the official source
Deadline
No published deadline — confirm the current round on the official source
Application cost
The official application is free.
Official source
Always apply through the funder directly. FundBridge Navigator never submits on your behalf.
https://esd.ny.gov/excelsior-jobs-programInformation last verified July 23, 2026.
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