2025 Manufacturing Grants: Round 1 Applications Due March 11, 2025

Attention New York manufacturers: FuzeHub’s 2025 Manufacturing Grants are now open!

As part of the Jeff Lawrence Innovation Fund, these grants can help to foster partnerships between not-for-profit organizations and small- to medium-sized manufacturers, driving growth and creating economic impacts across the state.

Note that the original deadline for Round 1 applications was February 19. This round was placed on hold at the end of January, and the new March deadline was announced on February 14.

What’s New in 2025?

This year, FuzeHub is rolling out a new two-phase application process, tailored to company stage:

Round 1: Exclusively for established companies (applications open January 20–March 11, 2025).

Round 2: Exclusively for startup companies (applications open April 15–May 14, 2025).

Be sure to check the eligibility criteria for startups vs. established companies before applying!

Grant Details

• Awards: Up to $65,000 per project.
• Eligibility: Applicants must be New York State not-for-profits collaborating with one to five small- or medium-sized manufacturers. Partner manufacturers must have a physical location in New York, employ fewer than 500 people globally, and meet established revenue or age requirements.
  Military veterans, women, minorities, and economically disadvantaged businesses are encouraged to apply.
• Deadline: March 11, 2025, 11:59 PM EST.

For full guidelines and application details, visit FuzeHub’s website: 2025 Manufacturing Grants – FuzeHub.

This grant funding will strengthen New York’s manufacturing sector and provide businesses with the opportunity to bring innovative ideas to life. If you are interested in submitting an application and would like assistance, contact Walden’s experienced grant writing team at 516-548-2974.

Additionally, if you are a manufacturing company and want to learn more about building a strong EHS program, download our guide or call our EHS specialists at 860-846-4069!