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:
  • 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 May 20 to be included on the approved manufacturer list. Please share this with them and encourage them to apply.
  • If you are a designer that is interested in learning more or would like to be notified when the application is launched, please fill out the inquiry form: click here
  • Please note: The designer application target launch date is 6/22/26.
  • The Info session date will be announced in June
• FACTORY INFO:
  • The factory application is open now until 5/20/26 5pm ET. Learn more and apply: click here
  • If you are a factory that is interested to join the info session via zoom please email: supplychain@cfda.com