Free financial coaching is coming for Staten Island small business owners, and you can get on the list now! EDGE (Economic Development & Growth for Entrepreneurs) is back after a successful pilot. It is led by The Acceleration Project (TAP), a nonprofit that provides free, high-impact coaching and technical assistance to small business owners, with generous support from the Citi Foundation.
What is EDGE?
EDGE helps small business owners strengthen their personal and business finances together. Your household money and your business money affect each other, so the coaching covers both.
The program is built on the Financial Health Network's FinHealth Score framework, with four pillars: Spend, Save, Borrow, and Plan + Protect.
What you get
No-cost coaching. It begins in early February 2027 and runs through September 2027.
Flexible, virtual sessions. Small group coaching (up to four business owners), 1:1 sessions, and peer learning, all scheduled at your convenience.
A shot at a cash award. Participants have the opportunity to win a cash award from a $10,000 prize pool.
Results from the pilot
The first group of graduates saw tangible results:
98% reported improved financial knowledge and skills
78% reported increased savings
59% reported a reduction in debt
Who can join
EDGE is open to businesses located in New York City or Westchester County. If your business is on Staten Island, you qualify.
How to sign up
Applications open in January 2027. Fill out the EDGE interest form and you will be the first to be notified when they do.
Questions about the program or the application? Email tap.edge@theaccelerationproject.org.