Poughkeepsie, NY... Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino has announced $1,986,960 to be awarded for 19 projects through the County’s 2025 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME). This funding will break down accessibility barriers for older adults and individuals with disabilities, tackle essential infrastructure improvements and increase the availability of affordable housing across Dutchess County.
“These investments are about meeting people where they are and making life better for them right here in Dutchess County,” said Dutchess County Executive Sue Serino. “Whether it’s fixing a sidewalk so seniors can get around safely, providing support services for our most vulnerable neighbors, or expanding affordable housing options for families, these projects truly make a difference. I’m grateful to our local partners for working with us to ensure these funds deliver real results for the people we serve”
The CDBG and HOME programs are federally funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) to help meet community development and housing priorities identified at the local level. CDBG funding is used to support projects that improve neighborhoods and services for individuals and families with low to moderate incomes, while the HOME program focuses on increasing access to affordable housing for those with limited financial resources.
CDBG Municipal Projects - Totaling $1,020,000
Infrastructure and sidewalk replacement & ADA accessibility projects
City of Beacon, $167,677
Wolcott Avenue Sidewalk Replacement – Approximately 560 linear feet of sidewalk on Wolcott Avenue will be replaced with five-foot wide monolithic concrete, allowing for a safe, ADA compliant walk between South Avenue and the entrance to Forrestal Heights.
Town of East Fishkill, $24,990
Julie’s Jungle Restroom Upgrades – Improvements to the restroom facilities at Julie’s Jungle Playground, creating an ADA-accessible facility in an existing building at a popular park.
Town of Pawling, $114,418
Lakeside Park ADA Compliance Improvements – Improvements to the entrance at the Lathrop Building, including ADA-compliant automatic doors; Teen Center building will also receive ADA-accessibility upgrades, such as automatic doors, a ramp and railings.
Town of Poughkeepsie, $199,000
North Grand Avenue Pump Station Replacement Project – Replacement of aging wastewater infrastructure to support an existing manufactured housing community and proposed expansion of the community.
Village of Millbrook, $125,000
Replacement of Sidewalk Panels on Franklin Avenue – Approximately 220 linear feet of sidewalk along Franklin Avenue, between Front Street and Friendly Lane, will be replaced to meet ADA standards.
Village of Millerton, $188,915
Church Street and North Center Street Sidewalk Replacement – Approximately 680 linear feet of sidewalk along Church Street, from North Center Street to John Street, will be replaced to meet ADA standards.
Village of Rhinebeck, $200,000
Lions Mini Park Drainage Improvements – Replacement and expansion of drainage system at the intersection of North Park Road and Arnett Road to provide prevent runoff and flooding of park.
CDBG Public Service Projects – Totaling $180,000
Senior transportation and delivery assistance, homelessness prevention and workforce development projects
Catholic Charities Community Services of Dutchess, Inc., $25,000
Homeless Prevention Case Management Program – Emergency rental assistance and limited utility assistance for low-income 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 residents age 60 and older 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 County.
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, which will assist participants in becoming self-sufficient, strengthen their recovery, reunite with their families and strive to reach their full potential.
North East Community Center, Inc., $30,000
Youth Development Programs: CPSB and Teen Programs – 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 Programs is a peer-driven group that provides educational, recreational and community service opportunities for socioeconomically disadvantaged youth, ages 14-18.
HOME Projects – Totaling $786,960
Supporting 26 new housing units as well as home rehab assistance
Paz Management Inc., $200,000
37 Raymond Avenue, Town of Poughkeepsie – Rehabilitation and expansion of existing mixed-use building to create a total of four residential units: two will be affordable, two will be commercial spaces.
Kearney Realty & Development, $200,000
Locust Hill, Town of Rhinebeck – New construction of 80-unit affordable housing development; HOME funding will support 10 units in the development.
Williams Assets LLC, $134,960
38 Corlies Avenue, City of Poughkeepsie – Rehabilitation of existing three-family building to include three affordable rental housing units.
Hudson River Housing, $200,000
Windows on Main, City of Poughkeepsie – New construction of a mixed-use building on Main Street; HOME funding will support 11 rental units in the building.
Rebuilding Together, $52,000
Rehabilitation of single-family homes throughout Dutchess County.
The Dutchess County Department of Planning & Development accepts applications annually for the CDBG Municipal and HOME programs; CDBG Public Service applications are accepted every two years. Applications are reviewed by the Community Development Advisory Committee with recommendations forwarded to the County Executive for final approval.
Applications for the 2026 CDBG Municipal, CDBG Public Service and HOME Investment grant programs are expected to be released in early 2026. More information about these grant programs can be found on the Department of Planning & Development’s Funding Opportunities webpage.
