New York Supporting Affirmation is a program developed by the State of New York to provide financial assistance and other resources to small businesses in New York State. The program is designed to provide loan forgiveness, grants, and other financial incentives to help small businesses cope with the economic impact of the COVID-19 pandemic. There are two types of New York Supporting Affirmation: 1. New York Forward Loan Fund: This program provides up to $100,000 in loan forgiveness for small businesses in the state that experienced significant economic hardship due to the pandemic. 2. New York Forward Grant Program: This program provides grants of up to $10,000 to small businesses in the state that experienced significant economic hardship due to the pandemic. The grants are intended to help businesses cover costs related to reopening and/or adapting to the pandemic.