Free workshops help companies, nonprofits apply for state aid
The Long Island Regional Economic Development Council will hold two free workshops for companies, developers and not-for-profit organizations that are seeking state business aid.
Participants will learn about the Consolidated Funding Application process and how to compete for a portion of up to $750 million in grants and state tax credits from state agencies.
The application deadline is July 31 at 4 p.m.
The workshops are Tuesday, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Stony Brook University's Charles B. Wang Center, 400 Circle Rd., Stony Brook; and June 25, 1-3:30 p.m., at Hofstra University's David S. Mack Student Center, 360 Hofstra University, Hempstead.
Register at nwsdy.li/aid
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