Grant Information
The Herkimer County Chamber of Commerce is dedicated to offering our members a space to access information regarding available grants. See the list below!
Grant Information
Small Business Grants
Hustlers MicroGrant
Status: Open Applications
Description: Provides aspiring entrepreneurs with startup materials and resources.
Apply: https://www.hersuitespot.com/hustlersgrant/
2025-2026 NYS Companion Animal Capital Projects
Status: January 30, 2026 / 04:00 PM
Description: NYS Dept of Ag & Mkts invites eligible municipal and incorporated not-for-profit pounds, shelters, humane societies and rescue facilities (excluding rescues operating from a residence) to submit proposals for funding consideration.
Apply: https://agriculture.ny.gov/funding-opportunities
Agriculture & Markets
Status: Closes December 8, 2025
Description: Competitive grant funding is available for implementation projects and education and outreach campaigns that support healthy stream corridors which will benefit humans, the environment and the economy. This funding comes from the Environmental Protection Fund (EPF), as part of the Ocean and Great Lakes Initiative.
Creative Business Boost Initiative
Status: Open Monthly
Description: Support for creative businesses with resources and coaching.
Apply: https://helloalice.com/grants/etsy-creative-business-boost-initiative/
NASE Growth Grants
Status: Rolling - Members Only
Description: Up to $4,000 for marketing, hiring, and business expansion.
Apply: https://www.nase.org/become-a-member/member-benefits/business-resources/growthgrants
FedEx Small Business Grant Contest
Status: Opens February 16
Description: Chance to win $50,000; includes contest, video, and voting components.
Apply: https://www.fedex.com/en-us/small-business/grants.html
Save Small Business Fund (U.S. Chamber of Commerce)
Status: Closed - Check for updates
Description: $5,000 grants for small employers in vulnerable communities.
Apply: https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/solutions/corporate-citizenship/save-smallbusiness-fund
Verizon Small Business Recovery Fund
Status: Open Monthly
Description: Support for creative businesses with resources and coaching.
Apply: https://helloalice.com/grants/etsy-creative-business-boost-initiative/
Aquatic Invasive Species Spread Prevention or Boat Decontamination
Status: Applications Due (Date / Time)December 17, 2025 / 03:00 PM
The webinar and directions for submitting a bid in SFS Grants Management will be on the DEC Invasive Species website at Invasive Species Grant Program - NYSDEC.
Guidelines: https://dec.ny.gov/nature/invasive-species/resources-regulations/invasive-species-grant-program
Specialized Business Programs
Status: Check site for 2025 dates (Typically opens in October)
Description: For early-stage, merchandise-based beauty brands (skincare, fragrance, etc.).
Women & Minority-Owned Business Grants
Status: Open Monthly
Description: Monthly grants for women-owned and startup businesses, plus 12 annual category awards