# Center for Regional Strategies: $2,500,000 grant (Regional Economic and Community Assistance Program), Erie County, NY

**Score:** 45/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Recipient | Center for Regional Strategies |
| Project | Buffalo Small Business Growth Initiative Working Captial |
| Program | Regional Economic and Community Assistance Program, ESD |
| Assistance | Grant: $2,500,000 |
| Total project investment | $2,500,000 |
| Industry | Other Services (except Public Administration) |
| Location | Erie County, 14210, Western New York |
| Start date | 2026-05-21 |
| Jobs to create / retain (FTE) | 0 / 0 |

## Why this score
- $2,500,000 project.
- Private recipient: buys directly.

Source: New York State Database of Economic Incentives (Empire State Development and other state agencies, data.ny.gov) (https://data.ny.gov/d/26ei-n4eb). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T21:50:44.948Z.
From the New York State Database of Economic Incentives, which state agencies update quarterly; the start date is the award or contract start reported by the agency. Award amounts are commitments and may be disbursed over years or reduced. Recipients named like individuals are excluded; contact names and street addresses are not shown.