POUGHKEEPSIE, NY … Dutchess County currently has two new grant opportunities totaling $950,000, available through its Municipal Investment Grant (MIG) competitive grant program, to support local communities and eligible non-profit organizations in making important improvements, as well as municipalities working to prevent homelessness.
The County’s Department of Planning & Development is currently accepting applications for MIG funding through two initiatives: $750,000 for infrastructure, safety and security upgrades at community gathering spaces, and $200,000 to help communities address the needs of residents experiencing homelessness.
The first initiative will support infrastructure projects and safety enhancements at facilities, including municipal buildings, fire stations, libraries, parks and other community gathering spaces across Dutchess County. Cities, towns, villages, fire departments and fire districts can apply, as can 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that regularly host free public programs or events in partnership with a municipality or the County; non-profits that apply must generally operate a community gathering space that is open to the public and regularly offers free programs or events for residents on behalf of a municipality or the County. Applications from 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations will only be considered if municipal projects have not exhausted all available grant funding.
The second initiative will fund communities addressing the needs of residents experiencing homelessness. Cities, towns, and villages throughout the County can apply for funding to support local solutions, which may include housing or shelter costs or partnering with service providers to offer support locally. Funding can support housing or shelter expenses, or contracts with organizations that provide services locally. Any shelter-related services must follow the requirements set by the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance.
The Dutchess County Legislature dedicated specific funding in the 2026 County Budget for both initiatives, each requiring a 100-percent match as part of the grant application requirements.
The County’s Community Development Advisory Committee and the Department of Planning & Development review all MIG applications and forward recommendations to the County Executive for final approval.
More information and application instructions are available online. Applications must be submitted through the County’s online portal by May 13 at 3 p.m.; awards will be announced in summer 2026.
