| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | County of ChautauquaEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $1,250,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Village of Johnson CityPublic Safety & JusticeSports & RecreationTransportation & Infrastructure | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $1,215,000 |
| FY2025 | — | Hetrick-Martin Institute, Inc., TheMental Health & Substance UseYouth & Families | DYCDNYC Schedule C ↗ | $1,200,000 |
| FY2025 | Amanda Lefton (Commissioner, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation) | SOUTHAMPTON TOWNSHIP WILDFOWL ASSOC. INC.Environment & ConservationSports & Recreation | NYS DEC — Environmental Justicedata.ny.gov ↗ | $1,200,000 |
| FY2025 | — | Center for NYC Neighborhoods, Inc.Housing & Community DevelopmentHuman Services | HPDNYC Schedule C ↗ | $1,200,000 |
| FY2025 | — | Hetrick-Martin Institute, Inc., TheYouth & FamiliesMental Health & Substance UseHuman ServicesPublic Safety & Justice | DYCDNYC Schedule C ↗ | $1,200,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | PPC Broadband, Inc.Technology & CybersecurityEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $1,200,000 |
| FY2025 | — | Big Brothers Big Sisters of New York CityYouth & FamiliesHuman Services | NYC Council Adopted Budget Schedule C (FY2025)NYC Schedule C ↗ | $1,200,000 |
| FY2025 | — | Young Men's Christian Association of Greater New YorkYouth & FamiliesArts & CultureSports & Recreation | MultipleNYC Schedule C ↗ | $1,190,000 |
| FY2025 | — | Young Men's Christian Association of Greater New YorkYouth & FamiliesHuman ServicesMental Health & Substance Use | MultipleNYC Schedule C ↗ | $1,190,000 |
| FY2025 | — | Metropolitan New York Coordinating Council on Jewish Poverty, Inc.Seniors & AgingHuman Services | MultipleNYC Schedule C ↗ | $1,180,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Center for Economic Growth, Inc.Economic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $1,180,000 |
| FY2025 | — | Justice Innovation, Inc.Public Safety & JusticeHousing & Community DevelopmentHuman Services | MultipleNYC Schedule C ↗ | $1,175,000 |
| FY2025 | — | Funding for young people to have a thoughtful and disciplined introduction to computer coding using basketball training as the vehicle. Gan Day Care Center, Inc.To provide funding support for early childhood education programs.Youth & FamiliesWorkforce & EducationTechnology & Cybersecurity | DOENYC Schedule C ↗ | $1,136,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Energy Catalyst, LLCEnergyEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $1,135,000 |
| FY2025 | — | Department of EducationWorkforce & Education | MultipleNYC Schedule C ↗ | $1,129,774 |
| FY2025 | Amanda Lefton (Commissioner, New York State Department of Environmental Conservation) | Chenango Greenway ConservancyEnvironment & ConservationTransportation & Infrastructure | NYS DEC — Environmental Justicedata.ny.gov ↗ | $1,103,725 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Town of OrleansEconomic DevelopmentTransportation & Infrastructure | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $1,100,000 |
| FY2025 | — | Center for Alternative Sentencing and Employment ServicesPublic Safety & JusticeWorkforce & EducationMental Health & Substance UseYouth & Families | MultipleNYC Schedule C ↗ | $1,098,775 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Norwich (C)Economic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $1,097,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | City of Port JervisEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $1,064,000 |
| FY2025 | Secretary of State | LewisCivic & DemocracyEconomic Development | NYS Local Government Efficiency Programdata.ny.gov ↗ | $1,059,070 |
| FY2025 | — | Services And Advocacy For Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual And Transgender Elders, Inc.Seniors & AgingHuman ServicesCivic & Democracy | DFTANYC Schedule C ↗ | $1,055,000 |
| FY2025 | — | Safe Passage Project CorporationYouth & FamiliesImmigration & Legal Services | DSS/HRANYC Schedule C ↗ | $1,051,800 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | New York Institute of TechnologyResearch & Higher EducationEconomic DevelopmentEnergy | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $1,050,000 |
| FY2025 | — | New York Edge, Inc.Youth & FamiliesArts & CultureWorkforce & Education | MultipleNYC Schedule C ↗ | $1,045,000 |
| FY2025 | — | New York Edge, Inc.Youth & FamiliesArts & Culture | MultipleNYC Schedule C ↗ | $1,045,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Center For Employment Opportunities IncWorkforce & EducationEconomic DevelopmentHuman Services | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $1,028,026 |
| FY2025 | — | Third Sector New England, Inc.Workforce & EducationEconomic Development | MultipleNYC Schedule C ↗ | $1,015,000 |
| FY2025 | — | New Immigrant Community Empowerment (NICE)Immigration & Legal ServicesWorkforce & EducationEconomic DevelopmentHuman Services | MultipleNYC Schedule C ↗ | $1,015,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Pursuit Transformation Company, Inc.Economic DevelopmentWorkforce & Education | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $1,000,000 |
| FY2025 | — | Food Bank For New York CityFood & AgricultureYouth & FamiliesHealthHuman Services | DYCDNYC Schedule C ↗ | $1,000,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | The Neighborhood Depot, Inc.Housing & Community DevelopmentEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $1,000,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Center For Kashmir IncEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $1,000,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | High Falls Operating Co LLC d/b/a North American Breweries, Inc.Economic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $1,000,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | 400 West Division Street, LLCEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $1,000,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | NYC Department of Small Business ServicesEconomic DevelopmentWorkforce & Education | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $1,000,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Schreiner Group LPEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $1,000,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Graycliff Conservancy, Inc.Environment & ConservationArts & CultureHousing & Community Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $1,000,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | CITY OF BATAVIAEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $1,000,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | The Economic Development Group, Inc.Economic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $1,000,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | McAlpin IndustriesEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $1,000,000 |
| FY2025 | — | Research Foundation of the City University of New YorkResearch & Higher EducationArts & Culture | MultipleNYC Schedule C ↗ | $1,000,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | IDEX Health & Science LLCEconomic DevelopmentTechnology & Cybersecurity | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $1,000,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Union Settlement Association, Inc.Human ServicesEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $1,000,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Cranesville Properties LLCEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $1,000,000 |
| FY2025 | — | Research Foundation of the City University of New YorkResearch & Higher EducationArts & Culture | MultipleNYC Schedule C ↗ | $1,000,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Town of Islip/Long Island MacArthur AIrportTransportation & InfrastructureEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $1,000,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Saint-Gobain Ceramics & PlasticsEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $1,000,000 |
| FY2025 | — | Legal Aid SocietyImmigration & Legal ServicesPublic Safety & JusticeHuman Services | MultipleNYC Schedule C ↗ | $1,000,000 |