N.Y. Comp. Codes R. & Regs. tit. 5, § 40.1
The purpose of this Part is to set forth the application and evaluation process for designation of pilot minority- and women-owned business enterprise development centers, on a competitive basis, under the Entrepreneurial Assistance Program. The pilot minority- and women-owned business enterprise development centers shall provide intensive community-based management and technical assistance targeted primarily to minority-group members and women who are seeking to start or are starting new business ventures.