POUGHKEEPSIE – Dutchess County has announced $1.2 million in awards for 14 projects through the county’s 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnerships Program.
The funding will support accessibility improvements, infrastructure projects, public services and affordable housing initiatives throughout Dutchess County.
“These investments help people right here in Dutchess County, supporting our neighbors who need extra help,” Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino said. “We fix sidewalks so students and families can travel safely. We expand affordable housing for families. These projects make a real difference.”
The CDBG and HOME programs are funded by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
CDBG municipal projects receiving funding include:
• City of Beacon – $189,210: Sidewalk and curb replacement along South Avenue near the elementary school, including ADA-compliant curb ramps.
• Town of LaGrange – $125,000: Construction of an ADA-compliant bathroom at LaGrange Park.
• Town of Poughkeepsie – $197,800: Infrastructure work for a five-lot Habitat for Humanity subdivision off Sunset Avenue.
• Village of Pawling – $99,500: ADA accessibility improvements and a new accessible restroom at Village Hall.
CDBG public service awards include:
• Catholic Charities Community Services – $50,000: Homeless prevention assistance and senior transportation and support services.
• Community Action Partnership for Dutchess County – $27,805: Support services for seniors seeking financial, benefits and food assistance.
• Fareground Community Kitchen – $29,997: Grocery delivery for food-insecure and mobility-challenged seniors.
• Hudson River Housing – $60,000: Transitional housing for young adults and housing support services for vulnerable homeless adults.
• Mental Health America of Dutchess County – $25,750: Permanent supportive housing and related services for individuals and families recovering from substance use disorders.
• North East Community Center – $30,000: Workforce development, internships and youth development programs.
HOME awards include:
• Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County – $185,000: Construction of a single-family home in Amenia for an income-qualified buyer.
• Hudson River Housing – $199,000: Construction of four single-family homes in Amenia for households earning at or below 80% of the area median income.
Applications for the 2027 CDBG Municipal and HOME Investment programs are expected to be released in early 2027.
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