Defense Industry Assistance
Overview
ESD is committed to assisting the NY State defense industry in remaining an integral part of the warfighting supply chain. With the help of NYSTAR funded centers and partners, ESD is strengthening and growing the defense ecosystem, supply chain and industry in general to better protect U.S. troops and citizens.
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Funding
Defense Industry Assistance Grants
About: ESD offers grants for collaborations between non-profit organizations and small or mid-sized defense industry suppliers or early-stage defense focused companies, working together on eligible diversification projects. These grants are available for projects through which these companies will diversify their markets. This is a competitive grant process. Selected recipients can receive up to $50,000 towards their project.
Eligibility:
- New York State small or medium sized businesses with 10% or more revenue coming from the Department of Defense(DOD) who partner with a non-profit organization, including institutions of higher education, that is qualified to assist with their diversification project.
- New York State small or medium sized businesses that have funding through the Department of Defense under the Small Business Innovation Research program or Small Business Technology Transfer program (DOD SBIR/STTR) who partner with a non-profit organization, including institutions of higher education, that is qualified to assist with their diversification project.
- New York State not-for-profit organizations, including institutions of higher education providing diversification assistance to:
- a New York State company demonstrating 10% or more business revenue from Department of Defense-derived contracts, at any supply chain tier; or
- a New York State company funded through the Department of Defense under the Small Business Innovation Research program or Small Business Technology Transfer program (DOD SBIR/STTR)
Deadlines for submission:
May 30, 2019
How to Apply: Read the applicable guidelines for the funding opportunity. Download, complete, and submit the application with all required attachments. When uploading a budget, the template provided is the only accepted format. If you have questions or would like to speak with program staff to discuss potential grant projects, please email defense-industry-assistance@esd.ny.gov .
- Guidelines for Defense Industry Assistance Grants
- Application Form for Defense Industry Assistance Grants
- Budget template
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RFP ESD 2018 Defense Diversification Assistance- STAGE I
About: Stage I- Additional rounds of Stage I funding are now open for applications. This is a competitive grant process. Selected recipients can receive up to $20,000 total towards their stage I project. Stage I projects have a project timeline limit of 2 months and must start within 1 month of being selected.
Eligibility: New York State small or medium sized business that meets one of the criteria below and who partner with a New York State not-for-profit organization, including institutions of higher education.
- Is a New York State company funded through the Department of Defense under the Small Business Innovation Research program or Small Business Technology Transfer program or;
- Is a New York State company that receives 30% or more of their revenue from the Department of Defense.
Eligible projects for Stage I include those that will be focused on diversification research, planning, and strategy. Projects may consist of those that assist defense supply chain companies or defense-focused early-stage companies with identifying opportunities and needs aimed at diversifying their existing or prospective customer base toward commercial markets or non-U.S. defense markets. The applicant must clearly demonstrate how the collaborating non-profit’s assets and/or services will be leveraged to assist the company in its diversification efforts.
Deadline for Stage I submissions: April 1, 2019
How to Apply: Read the applicable RFP for the funding opportunity. Download, complete, and submit the application with all required attachments. When uploading a budget, the template provided is the only accepted format. If you have questions or would like to speak with program staff to discuss potential grant projects, please email defense-industry-assistance@esd.ny.gov .
RFP: ESD 2018 Defense Diversification Assistance – please follow this link to access all documents for this funding opportunity
Completed Stage I applications should be sent via email to defense-industry-assistance@esd.ny.gov with the subject line: RFP: ESD 2018 Defense Diversification Assistance Stage I. (If sending via mail carrier, please see RFP for instructions.)
RFP ESD 2018 Defense Diversification Assistance - STAGE II
About: Stage II- Defense Diversification Plan Implementation is open for all Stage I recipients of the RFP ESD 2018 Defense Diversification Assistance. This is a competitive grant process. Selected recipients can receive up to $50,000 total towards their stage II project. Stage II projects must start by April 1, 2019 and be complete by October 1, 2019.
Eligibility: Stage I recipients of the RFP ESD 2018 Defense Diversification Assistance ONLY
How to Apply: Read the applicable RFP for the funding opportunity. Download, complete, and submit the application with all required attachments. When uploading a budget, the template provided is the only accepted format. If you have questions or would like to speak with program staff to discuss potential grant projects, please email defense-industry-assistance@esd.ny.gov.
RFP: ESD 2018 Defense Diversification Assistance – please follow this link to access all documents for this funding opportunity
Completed Stage II applications should be sent via email to defense-industry-assistance@esd.ny.gov with the subject line: RFP: ESD 2018 Defense Diversification Assistance Stage II. (If sending via mail carrier, please see RFP for instructions.)
DOD Cybersecurity Assistance Grants
About: MVCC-AIM is providing funding assistance for DOD cybersecurity projects, from assessments through compliance, to DOD supply chain companies across New York State.
More information: For information and how to apply visit https://fuzehub.com/cybersecuritygrant/
Innovation Resource Center (IRC)
Opportunities coming soon!
Events
Current
May 3, 2019- NYSTAR Defense Workshop- Westchester, NY
Past Events
November 13, 2018- NYSTAR Defense Diversification Workshop- Rochester, NY
August 14, 2018- NYSTAR Defense Diversification Workshop- Saratoga Springs, NY
Market Research
Market Research
2018 NY Defense Industry Market Study by Chmura Economics & Analytics
Regional Snapshots
NYSTAR Programs and Resources
NYSTAR Programs and Resources
Leverage New York State’s unparalleled investment in world-class technology assets and expertise with programs that can assist your company from start-up through maturity. Resources include NYSTAR's 70+ funded facilities and tools that enable growth.
- Centers for Advanced Technology
- Centers of Excellence
- New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership
- NYS-Certified Business Incubator and Innovation Hotspots
- High Performance Computing
- Faculty Development and Technology Transfer
- Matching Grants
Contact
Email: defense-industry-assistance@esd.ny.gov
Deanine Lena, Defense Industry Assistance Program Manager- (518) 292-5145
Christopher Medve, Defense Diversification Specialist- (518) 292-5206