The Partnership for Manageable Growth (PMG) program helps protect important agricultural and open space resources. The program provides a locally funded match for land preservation purchase (up to 50% of the total project cost). Since its inception, and including acreage from pending projects, the program has helped protect 6,335 acres of farmland and open space in Dutchess County. The PMG program has also provided partial funding for two municipal infrastructure projects to support existing centers.
**Please note that Dutchess County is currently accepting PMG applications for open space and farmland protection projects, as well as pocket parks in existing centers. The Department requests that applicants send a list of potential projects to County Planning by July 1st to facilitate site visits. The deadline for full, written applications is September 1st. To apply, please click on the following links for the 2021 application and application guidelines.**
Map of Completed and Awarded PMG Farmland/Open Space Projects (March 2021) (.pdf)
