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Queens businesses receive flash grants of $1,000 each
The selected recipients span food, speech therapy and home services; this round’s awards have already been decided.
Five local operators have been selected for microgrants through the Queens Economic Development Corporation and Maspeth Federal Savings. The program drew more than 500 applications, organizers say.
Recipients are Astoria’s Noushi Pastry, Hand in Hand Speech Therapy in Queens Village, Sivaro Snacks in Long Island City, Sunnyside’s Wandering Shuckers and mobile provider Henry Handy Service.
The $1,000 awards can cover needs such as equipment repairs or printed menus.
- QEDC awards $1,000 ‘flash grants’ to 5 Queens-based small businesses – QNS ↗Source published Nov 3, 2026, 9:00 AM EST