OSHA governs workplace health and safety regulations and mandates that employers ensure that PPE is disposed of properly, and that reusable PPE is cleaned, laundered, repaired, and properly stored before and after use. 

This grant program was created to fund select projects that maximize PPE lifespan, thereby minimizing costs and waste for manufacturers. Improved cleaning products, sanitizing equipment, sustainable PPE designs and products targeting re-use are being considered.

Applications will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis while funds remain available, starting January 27, 2021. Applicants will be contacted within 20 business days of submission.
Program Guidelines / Eligibility Criteria:
  • This grant program is for NYS manufacturers only, with the proposed project benefiting NYS operations.
  • This award is reimbursement based. Awarded companies will be reimbursed only after eligible expenses have been incurred and proper documentation has been submitted.
  • Upon rollout, maximum grant amounts are $10,000 and require cash match (see below for more information).   
  • In this first phase, only projects that align with PPE maximization efforts will be considered for funding: these are projects that maximize PPE lifespan, thereby minimizing costs and waste for manufacturers. Improved cleaning products, sanitizing equipment, sustainable PPE designs and products targeting re-use are being considered. There may or may not be a second phase.
  • NY manufacturers should submit PPE maximization projects focused on developing and scaling permanent, not temporary, product offerings.
  • Grant funds may be used to cover the costs of consultants (e.g., engineering assistance) or for testing.
  • Funding cannot be used for overhead or administrative costs, for equipment purchases, or for indirect costs.
  • Proposed projects must be well-defined; your organization must be prepared to start the project immediately and be able to complete it within six months.
  • All awarded projects must be completed by September 1, 2021.
  • Your project must have the support of your company’s leadership and the commitment and resources necessary to execute the project.
  • If awarded a grant, you are required to pay for at least 1/6 (16.67%) of the total project cost. For example:
    • If you are showing a total project budget of at least $12,000, you can request the maximum $10,000 grant, as long as you pay no less than $2,000 (or 16.67% of the $12,000 project cost) toward the cost of the project.
    • If your total project cost is $8,000, you will be required to pay $1,334 (or 16.67% of the total project cost) and can request a PPE Maximization grant to cover the balance.
    • Finally, if your total project cost is over $12,000 – please keep in mind that the maximum grant amount may be $10,000.
  • If awarded a grant, you must be willing and have the funds to pay for the balance of the project cost that is not covered by the grant. Note: your company may be selected for a grant that is less than the grant value you requested.
  • If awarded a grant, you must commit to completing post-project surveys reporting economic impact to your company as a result of the grant, and be willing to complete a case study (without sharing any IP), success story, and provide quotes/photos.
  • Grant funds will only be disbursed via your local NYMEP Center.
  • All applicants must have a manufacturing NAICS code (primary, secondary or tertiary) listed on their Dun & Bradstreet record. These include: codes starting with 31, 32 or 33; 423510, 488991, 541330, 541380, 541711, 541712, 561910, 811310.
Funding Application

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* 1. Are you a NYS manufacturer (a company making or assembling products within New York State)?

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* 2. When was your company established?

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* 3. Company Information:

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* 4. Company Contact Information:

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* 5. NYMEP Contact Information:

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* 6. Has your company received or is your company planning on applying for a PPE grant from NYS Empire State Development (ESD) ?

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* 7. Describe the type of business you have, and the primary product(s) provided by your company?

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* 8. Provide the URL for your company’s website (if applicable):

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* 9. Approximate number of full-time employees in NYS at date of application:

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* 10. Approximate annual number of full-time employees at all locations at date of application:

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* 11. Your company’s annualized revenue for your last fiscal year (indicate year):

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* 12. Provide a description of your project proposal, focusing on permanent product offering(s). Include project goals and expected results:

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* 13. Describe how PPE maximization is achieved and how your product(s)’ sustainability represents an improvement over competitive products:

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* 14. Describe the steps still needed to achieve scaling and/or commercial availability:

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* 15. What is the estimated total cost for your company to implement this project? Please provide a detailed breakdown by cost category:

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* 16. Of the total project cost, what is the amount of funding you are requesting via the NYMEP PPE Fund? Please remember that if awarded a grant, you are required to pay for at least 1/6 (16.67%) of the total project cost (see Program Guidelines for details):

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* 17. Please describe use of funds, if you were awarded a NYMEP PPE grant:

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* 18. If your company is not granted funding from the NYMEP PPE Fund, will you still proceed with your project?

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* 19. If you proceed without funding from the NYMEP PPE Fund, how will you fund this project?

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* 20. Target timeline:

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Project Impacts are an important piece of your application that will be considered by the Grant Selection Committee. Please be as detailed as possible when describing the impact your proposed project is expected to have on your company and the surrounding community.

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* 21. Is this project expected to create or retain jobs in your NYS facilities?

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* 22. Please provide the project’s employment impact – what is the estimated number of NYS jobs created and/or retained in the first 2 years?

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* 23. Discuss the impact this project will have on other company metrics such as sales, cost savings, competitiveness etc.:

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* 24. Will this project help ensure the continuation or growth of your operations in NYS?

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* 25. If you selected “Yes”, please explain how this project will help ensure the continuation or growth of your operations in NYS:

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