Our emergency financial assistance program provides temporary financial assistance to those with documented financial need due to unforeseen circumstances.

Once we receive your application, a social services team member will get in touch with you to assess eligibility, discuss your particular situation and financial need, help develop a plan of action, and if helpful, connect you to community resources.

List of financial relief programs by state, as well as multi-state programs

List of resources to help accelerate the growth of manufacturing business in Connecticut under the Economic and Manufacturing Assistance Act (MAA)

The Jersey City Fund offers $25,000 - $250,000 SBA Community Advantage Loans for start-ups, early stage and mature businesses. The loan may be used for a range of purposes including purchasing new equipment, increasing inventory, hiring new workers, refinancing and more.

NYSBDC is a partnership program with the US Small Business Administration, and administered by the State University of New York. Small business owners can make appointments with advisors who can help business owners review and answer questions on loan and grant applications, developing business continuity plans, and many other business-related challenges.

Applications are open for the Tory Burch Foundation Fellows Program! Fifty women entrepreneurs will receive yearlong digital education, access to an incredible community of founders and advisors, a $5,000 education grant and access to no-interest loans.