NYC Boss Up NYCHA
If you are an entrepreneur who is living in NYCHA public housing or NYCHA section 8 public housing who would like to be notified when applications are next open, please share your contact information.
Eligibility, Criteria, and Timeline
Applicants must meet the following criteria:
Living in NYCHA public housing or NYCHA Section 8 public housing.
Listed on lease and current on rent payments.
At least 18 years of age or older as of June 1, 2025.
Judges will consider winners in three categories:
Startup: Have taken steps to start a business and have a business plan
Early stage: 1 - 3 years of operating experience and still growing
Well-established: A successful business ready to advance to the next level
Note: While judges will consider applicants in each of these categories, selections will be made on the strength of the applications and may not be evenly distributed across all three categories.
Timeline
Applications open: February 1, 2025
*Applications submitted by April 1, 2025 will be offered feedback and the opportunity to revise and resubmit their application.
Final Application deadline: April 30, 2025
Pitch competition selection: May 2025
Winners selected: June 2025