1. (a) those identified through region-wide collaborative efforts as part of the overall growth strategy for the local economy, including but not limited to smart growth and energy efficiency initiatives;
2. (b) activities that involve the attraction or expansion of a business, including, but not limited to, those primarily engaged in activities identified as a strategic industry, and minority-owned and women-owned business enterprises as defined by subdivisions (c) and (g) of section 957 of the General Municipal Law;
3. (c) activities that involve land acquisition and/or the construction, acquisition or expansion of buildings, machinery and equipment associated with a project;
4. (d) those identified as a city by city or regional blueprint priority.

The program offers assistance in the form of loans and/or grants to for-profit businesses, not-for-profit corporations, public benefit corporations, municipalities, and research and academic institutions, for activities including, but not limited to, the following: