Grants, contracts, and procurement opportunities NYC & NYS agencies don’t advertise well, curated weekly for certified and certifiable creative businesses.
See if your business qualifies →
Marketing & advertising agencies
Graphic designers & branding studios
Video production & photography
Web design, UX, and digital studios
PR, communications, and media consultants
Event production & creative direction
Independent consultants and boutique firms
(If you sell services — not products — this is for you.)
City and State agencies spend millions every year on:
Branding & Marketing
Video Production
Design & Consulting
Event Services
Opportunities are scattered across portals
Listings are buried in government language
Deadlines are easy to miss
Many require MWBE status, or favor it heavily
A free weekly digest that pulls together:
Open NYC & NYS solicitations
Grants and discretionary funding
RFPs, RFQs, and subcontracting opportunities
Certification-friendly opportunities
All in plain English, sent directly to your inbox.
Every issue includes:
🎯 Curated Opportunities
Government opportunities relevant to creatives.
👤 Who it's best for
Who the opportunity is best suited for.
.
💰 Values & Agencies
Contract values and agency names (when available).
📝 Deadlines & Next Steps
Clear deadlines and notes on MWBE relevance.
No logins. No portals. No noise.
NYC and NYS agencies:
Have legally mandated MWBE participation goals
Actively seek certified vendors
Often struggle to find qualified creative firms
Even if you’re not certified yet, knowing where MWBE-friendly opportunities exist gives you a major edge.
(We’ll also show you what certification unlocks — without pressure.)
Independent creatives • Boutique agencies • Professional service firms • First-time government contractors
Focused on NYC & NYS procurement — not generic “bid alerts.”
Free. Weekly. No spam.
Not certified yet?
Many subscribers are exploring MWBE certification or positioning for future contracts.
You don’t need to be certified to subscribe.
The MWBE Report © 2026
Serving NYC & NYS creative and professional service businesses.
Built to make government opportunities understandable and accessible.