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Economic Development Grant Disbursements and Reminders

Saratoga County

Summary

The county is moving forward with its economic development grant program for 2026 using $194,000 in unallocated reserves rather than general tax dollars. With an $8,000 maximum per award, local towns and villages can apply for project funding until June 18th.

At a glance

Total mentions
7
Last 30 days
2

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Oct 6, 2026.

Impact analysis

💰Financial impact

Total transfer of $23,013.27 from reserves for 2025 grants, with roughly $194,000 available in unallocated reserves for the 2026 cycle.

✅Who benefits

Local municipalities and organizations in Saratoga County applying for economic development project funding.

⚠️Who could be affected

Municipalities that fail to submit reimbursement requests by the November 15 deadline risk losing remaining grant funds.

Mentions & discussions (11)

The Post StarOct 23, 2026

Washington and Saratoga farms receive preservation funding

Washington and Saratoga farms receive preservation funding The Post Star

MeetingOct 6, 2026approved

Economic Development — October 6, 2026

County officials reviewed and approved economic development grant reimbursements for Halfmoon, Day, and Mechanicville while issuing a final reminder to municipalities with pending 2025 grants that the November 15 deadline is fast approaching.

The Business JournalsSep 29, 2026

GlobalFoundries exec talks factors for timing of second Saratoga County fab

GlobalFoundries exec talks factors for timing of second Saratoga County fab The Business Journals

MeetingJul 7, 2026approved

Economic Development — July 7, 2026

The county is distributing $111,500 in unallocated reserve funds to 14 towns, cities, and villages to help pay for local improvements like park upgrades, trail work, and public building repairs.

Times UnionJul 6, 2026

FDA to fast-track Regeneron drug facility in Saratoga County

FDA to fast-track Regeneron drug facility in Saratoga County Times Union

MeetingMay 5, 2026approved

Economic Development — May 5, 2026

The Town of Day needed to shift its grant funding priorities from parking lot work to fixing building entrance doors. The committee reviewed and approved the change to keep the project moving.

MeetingMar 3, 2026approved

Economic Development — March 3, 2026

The county is moving forward with its economic development grant program for 2026 using $194,000 in unallocated reserves rather than general tax dollars. With an $8,000 maximum per award, local towns and villages can apply for project funding until June 18th.

The Business JournalsFeb 12, 2026

What’s ahead for Saratoga County’s emerging 21st-century manufacturing hub - Albany Business Review

What’s ahead for Saratoga County’s emerging 21st-century manufacturing hub - Albany Business Review The Business Journals

MeetingFeb 3, 2026

Economic Development — February 3, 2026

The county is relying on $194,000 in reserve funds to finance municipal economic development grants this year because no new money was put in the 2026 budget. Supervisors will decide next month how to distribute these funds and whether to set application limits.

The Business JournalsJan 20, 2026

Expansion wave in Saratoga County, New York: Regeneron, GlobalFoundries, Soleno, LISSMAC and more

Expansion wave in Saratoga County, New York: Regeneron, GlobalFoundries, Soleno, LISSMAC and more The Business Journals

WRGBFeb 15, 2023

Bass Pro Shops coming to Saratoga County, gaining closer access to the Adirondacks

Bass Pro Shops coming to Saratoga County, gaining closer access to the Adirondacks WRGB

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