NYSTAR reviews and coordinates requests for New York State matching grants and support letters to strengthen applicants' proposals to federal agencies, foundations, and other grant-making organizations. The purpose of this program is to attract more federal R&D funding to support technology development and commercialization efforts in New York State.

Higher education and not-for-profit research institutions in New York State are eligible to apply.

Guidelines
Please review the guidelines below before applying, as there have been changes made to the previous version posted: Matching Grants Leverage Program Guidelines (Updated January 2025) 

The Matching Grants Leverage Program is currently closed for new applications.