ESD · FY2026 · 2025-2026 Session
Administers economic-development grants, business tax credits, and the regional economic-development councils.
Total appropriation
$1.8B
All Funds
Workforce
320
FTE positions
% of state budget
0.71%
of $254B All Funds
% of Economic Development & Housing
33.3%
of $5.4B
How the $1.8B is allocated across major program areas.
| Program | Category | Amount | Share |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regional Economic Dev. Council awards | Aid / Grants | $0.80B | 44.4% |
| Excelsior & film tax credits | Aid / Grants | $0.60B | 33.3% |
| Admin & marketing | State Operations | $0.20B | 11.1% |
| Capital grants | Capital | $0.20B | 11.1% |
| Total mapped | $1.80B | 100% | |
These are the budget-bill slots that carry ESD appropriations.
Peers within the same functional area.
Source: NYS Division of the Budget Enacted Budget Financial Plan, FY2026. Figures are approximate and rounded for display.