New York State Technology Enterprise
NYSTEC (New York State Technology Enterprise Corporation) is a New York-based nonprofit technology consulting organization that advises state and local government and runs programs such as IgniteU NY and the Empire APEX Accelerator. It provides technology modernization, service transformation, and economic development support across New York State.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A New York–based or New York‑serving nonprofit focused on STEM education, local economic development, youth programs, community services, or health/capital projects, with capacity to manage grants in the low five‑figure to mid six‑figure range.
Good Fit
- • Located in New York or primarily serving NY communities (especially Rome/Utica/Mohawk Valley).
- • Program areas in STEM education, scholarships, youth leadership, community economic development, or local health/capital campaigns.
- • Requests for general program support, event sponsorships, or capital campaign contributions.
- • Ability to demonstrate local impact and operational capacity for mid‑sized grants.
- • Existing or potential relationships with regional partners or recurring grantees.
Geography
Giving is overwhelmingly state‑focused: nearly all dollars and most grants in the latest year were directed to New York, with only occasional out‑of‑state awards.
Recipient Variety
Across 2022–2024 the funder supported roughly 14–18 distinct recipients per year spanning colleges, health foundations, YMCAs, community organizations and economic development entities, with both repeat and new grantees observed each year.
New Applicants
Direct evidence of turnover exists (about 43% of 2024 grantees were new and similar new‑recipient rates appeared in prior years), and although no formal application guidelines were published, the behavioral pattern shows that unfamiliar organizations have entered the portfolio.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
