# Empire State Development #RFA-SSBCI-Technical-Assistance-Round-2

New York SSBCI Round 2 technical assistance grants for small businesses and contractors

**Posted:** October 13, 2026
**Identifier:** RFA-SSBCI-Technical-Assistance-Round-2
**NAICS:** 541219, 541611, 541213, 541110

Empire State Development is seeking qualified providers for Round 2 of New York’s SSBCI technical assistance program.
- **Government buyer:** New York State, through Empire State Development (ESD), Capital Access team; the opportunity is statewide.
- **Program and funding:** SSBCI Technical Assistance to Capital Programs, with up to $2,050,000 available overall and individual provider grants of up to $205,000. No products, product part numbers, or product quantities are specified.
- **Services requested:** Legal, accounting, and financial advisory assistance for eligible very small and SEDI-owned businesses. Providers may apply for general assistance (Track 1), contractor-focused assistance (Track 2), or both.
  - Track 1 supports businesses seeking assistance with the Loan Guarantee Program, Small Business Revolving Loan Fund, Capital Access Program, Main Street Capital Loan Fund, and Capital Project Loan Fund.
  - Track 2 supports contractors participating in the Contractor Financing Program, Surety Bond Assistance Program, and Airport Concessions Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Fund.
- **Notable requirements:** Providers must serve three New York State regions, generally distribute services equally across them, and provide services generally free to beneficiaries. At least 10% of unique beneficiaries must be qualifying New York small or medium-sized manufacturers, and at least 50% must be referred to an SSBCI program lender and/or eligible surety-bonding partner. Eligible businesses include those with fewer than 10 employees and SEDI-owned businesses.
- **Funding and performance:** Awards are paid in two installments; the final installment is contingent on meeting at least 80% of Year One goals. The anticipated program period runs from early 2027 through 2028, with service delivery followed by administrative closeout.
- **Organizations named:** Empire State Development (ESD), New York State, and the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI). No commercial vendors or OEMs are identified.

### Description

The Statewide Request for Applications concerns SSBCI Technical Assistance to Capital Programs, Round 2. The source provides the RFA and supporting appendices and exhibits, including diversity-practice, security, grant expenditure, quarterly reporting, forecasting, and project budget materials. It also includes an addendum with questions and answers. The source does not specify further scope, deadlines, or contract value.

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