| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Flatt Rock Wine Cellars, LLCEconomic DevelopmentFood & Agriculture | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $50,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Village/Town of Mount KiscoEconomic DevelopmentHousing & Community DevelopmentSports & RecreationTransportation & Infrastructure | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $50,000 |
| FY2026 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Delaware CountyEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $50,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Town of EvansEconomic DevelopmentHousing & Community DevelopmentPublic Safety & Justice | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $50,000 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | BAYSIDE BUSINESS ASSOCIATION- BELL BLVD.Economic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $50,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | The Red Hook Winery LLCEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $50,000 |
| FY2026 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | DAY OF INDEPENDENCE COMMITTEE OF PANAMANIANS IN NEW YORK INCCivic & DemocracyEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $50,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Josephine Place LLC d/b/a Josey's WineFarmEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $50,000 |
| FY2026 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Staten Island Economic Development CorporationEconomic DevelopmentHousing & Community Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $50,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Magnanini Farm Winery Inc.Food & AgricultureEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $50,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | City of OleanEconomic DevelopmentFood & AgricultureHousing & Community DevelopmentSports & Recreation | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $50,000 |
| FY2026 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Forking Paths Vineyards, Inc d/b/a Ravines Wine CellarsFood & AgricultureEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $50,000 |
| FY2026 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Greene Chamber of CommerceEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $50,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Chautauqua InstitutionArts & CultureResearch & Higher EducationCivic & DemocracyWorkforce & Education | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $50,000 |
| FY2026 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Adirondack Pub & Brewery, Inc.Economic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $50,000 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Living Roots Wine & Company LLCEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $49,775 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Ardennes Brewing LLC dba Brewery ArdennesFood & Agriculture | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $49,735 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Capital District Regional Planning CommissionEconomic DevelopmentResearch & Higher Education | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $49,601 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Standard Spirit CorporationEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $49,500 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Railroad Street Brewing Company, Inc.Economic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $49,500 |
| FY2026 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | DePaul Community Services, Inc.Economic DevelopmentHuman Services | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $49,485 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Noble Savage Brewing Company, LLCEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $48,882 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | SPE Brewing LLCEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $48,625 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Martin's Honey Farm and Meadery, LLC dba Montezuma WineryFood & AgricultureEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $48,500 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Three Brothers Wineries & Estates, LLCEconomic DevelopmentFood & Agriculture | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $48,500 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Finger Lakes Distilling LLCEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $47,750 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | STEM AllianceWorkforce & EducationTechnology & CybersecurityResearch & Higher Education | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $47,650 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | 5 Kinder Farm, LLC d/b/a Inspire Moore WineryEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $47,500 |
| FY2026 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | The Madoo ConservancyArts & CultureEnvironment & Conservation | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $47,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Village of CazenoviaEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $46,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Bullfinch BrewpubEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $45,645 |
| FY2026 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Southeastern New York Library Resource CouncilResearch & Higher EducationCivic & Democracy | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $45,540 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Special Touch Bakery, Inc.Economic DevelopmentFood & Agriculture | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $45,358 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Hudson River Museum of Westchester, TheArts & Culture | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $45,037 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Osmote Wine LLCEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $45,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Rockland Independent Living Center d/b/a BRIDGESHuman ServicesEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $44,571 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Veterans One-stop Center of Western New York, Inc.VeteransWorkforce & EducationEconomic DevelopmentHuman Services | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $44,000 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Metal Cladding, Inc.Economic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $44,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Olfactory Farm, LLCFood & AgricultureEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $44,000 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Otsego CountyEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $44,000 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Myrtle Avenue Brooklyn District Management Association Inc.Economic DevelopmentHousing & Community Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $44,000 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | indeHealth, Inc.Economic DevelopmentHealth | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $43,724 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Fulton County Center for Regional GrowthEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $43,700 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Center for Economic Growth, Inc.Economic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $43,200 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Rimbaud Movie LLCEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $43,160 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | New York Covenant Community Development CorporationHousing & Community DevelopmentEconomic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $42,939 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Warren CountyPublic Safety & JusticeTransportation & Infrastructure | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $42,500 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Rockaway Development and Revitalization CorporationEconomic DevelopmentHousing & Community Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $41,000 |
| FY2024 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | South Shore Craft Brewery Corp.Economic Development | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $40,747 |
| FY2025 | Hope Knight (President, CEO and Commissioner, Empire State Development) | Franklin County Economic Development CorporationEconomic DevelopmentWorkforce & Education | Empire State Developmentdata.ny.gov ↗ | $40,000 |