Ignite Brooklyn Frequently Asked Questions

  • MUST be an CURRENT and ACTIVE Brooklyn Made Store vendor
  • Businesses must be based in Brooklyn
  • In business for at least one year
  • Revenue-generating and financially viable
  • In good standing with New York state requirements

Yes, applicants must be revenue-generating and financially viable.

Yes, prior funding does not disqualify your business.

  • Proof of Brooklyn location
  • Confirmation of Brooklyn Made Store vendor status
  • Financial documentation demonstrating viability

Complete the online application sent via email to Brooklyn Made Store vendors.

No, the application is free.

February 2, 2026

Profit and Loss statement, financial overview, and growth plan outline.

Your financial information is used only for internal review to evaluate applications and understand your business’s stage and growth plans. It will not be made public or used for marketing, press, or external reporting.

Access is limited to the program review team (Brooklyn Made leadership, our funding partner, and vetted reviewers bound by confidentiality).

If any questions feel sensitive, we can accept ranges or added context.

No, please review carefully before submitting.

Yes, confirmation will be sent via email.

  • 10 grants of $25,000 each
  • Each awardee will receive 10 hours of consulting with expert advisors based on individual needs
  • Round one awardees can participate in the pitch competition for additional prizes: $25,000 / $15,000 / $10,000
  • Eligible uses: Equipment, marketing, staff development, location expansion, product design, operational improvements
  • No matching funds required
  • Grant does not need to be repaid

  • Criteria: Business readiness, revenue, staff, product development, expansion potential, feasibility of growth plan
  • Pitch competition is only for round one grant awardees to compete for additional prizes

  • Notification via email

  • Completion of advisory sessions required
  • Participation in the pitch competition is strongly encouraged for additional prize consideration
  • Feedback may be requested if application is not selected

  • Applications Open: January 12, 2026
  • Applications Close: February 2, 2026
  • Pitch Competition & Showcase: April 14, 2026