About

Background
The Local Production Fund is a pilot grant program under the Fashion Manufacturing Initiative (FMI), developed in partnership with the New York City Economic Development Corporation (NYCEDC). Building on the investment in innovative technology made through the FMI Grant Fund, the Local Production Fund is intended to expand the use of advanced equipment, strengthen relationships between designers and manufacturers, and generate more consistent production opportunities for New York City’s manufacturing sector.

LPF Overview
The program supports brands that are looking to shift a portion of their production (one category) from overseas or out of state to New York City. Brands that already produce the majority of their goods in NYC are also eligible to apply for support to introduce a new production category.

How it Works
Factories apply to participate in the program and, if selected, are included on the list of approved manufacturers. Brands apply separately and are notified if selected. Selected brands review the list of manufacturers and connect directly to confirm a partnership. Once both parties agree, they commit to working together over three consecutive seasons and are formally approved as grantees.

The program provides financial credits that go directly to the manufacturer for production. The production credits are tiered—75% subsidy in the first season, 50% in the second, and 0% in the third.

DESIGNER INFO:

• • Designers – Apply for the Program

    • Review the Designer Program Brief before submitting your application: Click here

      • Who Can Apply?
        • CATEGORY A: Fashion brands looking to bring production from overseas or out of state to New York City
        • CATEGORY B: Fashion brands already producing locally and introducing a new production category.
          Note: For Category B, if you want to work with a specific factory through this program, they must apply by via the application below to be considered for the manufacturer list. Please share this info with them and encourage them to apply.

    • Applications must be submitted by July 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM: Apply here

  • Learn More
    • Join our virtual Information Session on June 23, 2026, from 2:00 PM–3:00 PM ET (via Zoom) to learn more about the program and application process. To receive a Zoom invitation, please register here: Click Here

FACTORY INFO:

• • Factories – Apply for the Program

    • • • Review the Factory Program Brief before submitting your application: Click here

          • Who Can Apply?
            • Fashion Contract manufacturers based in NYC’s 5 boroughs
            • Factories that have bulk production capabilities

        • Applications must be submitted by July 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM: Apply Here

      • Learn More

        • Factories interested in attending Office hours can request an invitation by emailing supplychain@cfda.com.