Poughkeepsie, NY ... Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino has announced $2.8 million to be awarded for 20 projects through the County’s 2024 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME). This investment will remove barriers to accessibility for seniors and those with special needs, address critical infrastructure needs and expand affordable housing options throughout Dutchess County.
County Executive Serino said, “Each of the projects awarded through the Community Development Block Grants and the HOME Investment Partnership Program will go a long way in supporting the growing needs of Dutchess County. By working with community partners, developers and not-for-profit agencies, we can ensure that Dutchess County has the ability to support all of our neighbors with affordable housing, high quality services, and the infrastructure that will enhance the quality of life within our communities. I look forward to watching these projects come to fruition and the impact they will have on Dutchess County.”
CDBG and HOME program funding is provided by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to address locally identified community development and housing needs. CDBG funds support community development projects and activities that benefit low- and moderate-income people, neighborhoods, and communities; the HOME Investment program creates affordable housing options for low-income households.
CDBG Municipal Projects - Totaling $1,056,080
City of Beacon, $198,000
West Center Street Sidewalk –Approximately 665 linear feet of sidewalk will be replaced with five-foot wide monolithic concrete, allowing for a safe, ADA-compliant walk between South Avenue Elementary School and the nearby recreation center.
Town of Clinton, $125,000
Friends Park Improvement Project – Improvements to Friends Park in the Town of Clinton, including a new combo tennis court and pickleball court with fencing.
Town of Dover, $87,500
Install ADA Compliant Crosswalk Improvements at School St. and Route 22 in Dover Plains – Close an existing curb cut in the area of Route 22 at School Street; reposition the existing crosswalk; add rapid reflective flashing beacons to aid pedestrians trying to cross the road.
Village of Millerton, $150,000
Veteran’s Park Sidewalk Improvement Project – Replace approximately 200 linear feet of sidewalk on the north side of Main Street near the intersection with Dutchess Avenue. The gathering area in front of Veterans Park adjacent to the sidewalk will also be repaved.
Village of Tivoli, $200,000
Memorial Drive Drainage Improvements Project – Replace an existing culvert and storm water piping along Memorial Drive with an appropriately sized storm water system.
Dutchess County, $295,580
2024 Public Facilities Set-Aside – Funds set aside for future public facility needs throughout Dutchess County.
CDBG Public Service Projects – Totaling $180,000
Catholic Charities Community Services of Dutchess, Inc., $25,000
Homeless Prevention Case Management Program – Emergency rental assistance and limited utility assistance for low-income Dutchess County residents to help stabilize housing. Case management assists clients in independently sustaining their household needs.
Catholic Charities Community Services of Dutchess, Inc., $25,000
Senior Medical Transportation and Support Services – Provide Dutchess County residents age 60+ with basic support services, including transportation to non-emergency medical appointments, grocery shopping, visiting services, telephone reassurance, as well as respite for primary caregivers.
Fareground, Inc., $14,250
Grocery Home Delivery for Seniors – Provide monthly delivery of groceries to food insecure and accessibility-challenged seniors in southern Dutchess.
Hudson River Housing, Inc., $30,000
River Haven Transitional Living Community – Provide runaway, homeless and those at-risk of homelessness young adults, ages 18–24, with up to 24 months of transitional housing and support services, including 24-hour crisis intervention, counseling, and case management, which will aid in transitioning them towards self-sufficiency.
Hudson River Housing, Inc., $30,000
Support Services at Hillcrest House – Provide case management services, under the Housing First Program, to help high-risk, vulnerable homeless adults secure and maintain stable housing.
Mental Health America of Dutchess County, Inc., $25,750
Permanent Supportive Housing Program – A comprehensive continuum of services offering affordable, permanent housing to individuals and families in recovery from substance use disorders, including counseling, case management, life skills training, and vocational development services.
North East Community Center, Inc., $30,000
Youth Development Programs: CPSB and Teen Team – Community Partnership with Schools and Business (CPSB) offers workforce development training and paid, mentored internships with local businesses and organizations for socioeconomically disadvantaged youth, ages 14-20. Teen Team is a peer support group that provides educational, recreational and community service opportunities for socioeconomically disadvantaged youth, ages 14-18.
HOME Projects – Totaling $1,594,995
Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County, $550,000
Sunset Avenue, Town of Poughkeepsie – Construction of five single-family homes targeted for affordable homeownership on 4.5 acres; HOME funding will support the development of all four units.
Kearney Realty and Development, $350,000
Halstead Farms, Town of Lagrange – New construction of 80-unit affordable housing development; HOME funding will support 10 units in the development.
MEGA Contracting and ALCD, $100,000
Wallace Campus, City of Poughkeepsie – Renovation and new construction of 187 affordable housing units in mixed-use structures throughout several buildings; HOME funding will support 11 units within the development.
Rebuilding Together, $49,995
Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation – Rehabilitation of single-family homes throughout Dutchess County.
Hudson River Housing, $160,000
Harlow Row Rehabilitation – Exterior and interior rehabilitation of the historic Harlow Row building, including eight apartment rentals for low to moderate-income families.
Habitat for Humanity of Dutchess County, $200,000
Single Family Home North East – Construction of a single-family home for income-qualified buyer in the Town of North East.
Dutchess County, $185,000
DC Owner-Occupied Property Rehab – Funding for zero-percent interest loans to 10 low- and moderate-income homeowners for home repairs.
CDBG Municipal and HOME applications are accepted annually by the Department of Planning & Development. CDBG Public Service applications are accepted biennially. Applications are reviewed by the Community Development Advisory Committee with recommendations forwarded to the County Executive for final approval.
Applications for the 2025 CDBG Municipal and HOME Investment grant programs will be released in early 2025. More information about these grant programs can be found on the Department of Planning & Development’s Funding Opportunities webpage.
