Applications available for the NY Entertainment Workforce Diversity Grant Program The program will provide more than $1 million each year for job creation and training programs to support diversity and inclusion in motion picture, TV production. Author: WGRZ Staff Updated: 11:08 AM EDT April 21, 2021 NEW YORK — Empire State Development announced a grant program Wednesday that will provide more than $1 million in matching funds each year for job creation and training programs that support diversity and inclusion in New York's film and television industries. The program is funded through the Empire State Entertainment Diversity Job Training Development Fund, which is funded by an allocated percentage from the state's film tax credit program.