NYC Boss Up NYCHA
If you are an entrepreneur who is a NYCHA or Section 8 resident 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 or Section 8 public housing.
Listed on lease and current on rent payments.
At least 18 years of age or older as of May 1, 2025.
Judges will consider winners in three categories:
Startup: Have taken steps to start a business and are in the early stages of launching
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: January 15, 2025
Application deadline: March 31, 2025
Pitch competition selection: April 15, 2025
Winners selected: June 2025