| FY2026 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | REEgen INCEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | ANDRO Computational Solutions, LLCEconomic DevelopmentTechnology & Cybersecurity | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | N.E.T. & Die, Inc.Economic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Sticks For Kids IncYouth & FamiliesEconomic DevelopmentSports & Recreation | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Chautauqua CountyEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | KLAW IndustriesEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Iron Smoke Whiskey LLC d/b/a Iron Smoke DistilleryEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Town of BethlehemEconomic DevelopmentHousing & Community DevelopmentTransportation & Infrastructure | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Oneida CountyEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | City Parks Foundation, IncSports & RecreationArts & CultureEconomic DevelopmentYouth & Families | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Olcott Yacht Club, Inc.Sports & Recreation | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | VoiceLove, Inc.Economic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Frederic Remington Art MuseumArts & Culture | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Suffolk County Community CollegeWorkforce & EducationResearch & Higher Education | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Town of JayEconomic DevelopmentHousing & Community DevelopmentSports & Recreation | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2026 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Town of Clifton ParkEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Nearabl Inc.Technology & CybersecurityEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | 1325 Michigan LLCEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Manitou Beach Marina, LLCEconomic DevelopmentTransportation & Infrastructure | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2026 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Tebbens Steel LLCEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Southern Tier NetworkTechnology & CybersecurityEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Saint Lawrence Dock Systems LLCEconomic DevelopmentTransportation & Infrastructure | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Twin Star Cider Works, Inc.Economic DevelopmentFood & Agriculture | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2026 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Volunteers Improving Neighborhood Environments IncEnvironment & ConservationEconomic DevelopmentHuman Services | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Haverstraw (V)Economic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Nicolock Paving Stones, LLCEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | iHealthScreen IncEconomic DevelopmentTechnology & CybersecurityHealth | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Center State CEOEconomic DevelopmentWorkforce & Education | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Gibbs Marine Group, Inc.Economic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | H&H Environmental Systems Inc.Environment & ConservationEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Genesee Marina, Inc.Economic DevelopmentTransportation & Infrastructure | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Town of HarrietstownEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2026 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | MiTeGen, LLCEconomic DevelopmentTechnology & Cybersecurity | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2026 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Abstractive HealthHealth | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2026 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Lighthouse Avionics IncEconomic DevelopmentTechnology & Cybersecurity | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | ProtiFi LLCEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Town of Tupper LakeEconomic DevelopmentHousing & Community DevelopmentSports & Recreation | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $200,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Natrion Inc.Economic DevelopmentTechnology & Cybersecurity | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $199,999 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Westchester County d/b/a Westchester County Tourism & FilmEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $199,397 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | New York City Department of Housing Preservation and DevelopmentHousing & Community Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $198,000 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Pace UniversityResearch & Higher EducationEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $195,338 |
| FY2026 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | I.D. Booth, Inc.Economic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $195,328 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Caribbeing, Inc.Economic DevelopmentArts & CultureYouth & Families | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $195,000 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Bre & Co. LLCEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $195,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | K&H Industries, Inc.Economic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $195,000 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | It Ends With Us Movie, LLCArts & CultureEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $194,495 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Center For Employment Opportunities IncHuman ServicesWorkforce & Education | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $193,735 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Cadence OneFive, Inc.Economic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $192,842 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | City of AmsterdamEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $192,446 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Dahlstrom Roll FormEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $190,000 |