Over $2 Million Awarded For Community Programs Through Dutchess County, New York’s Agency Partnership Grant

Dutchess County, New York, announced that 27 non-profit organizations were awarded more than $2 million through the 2026 Dutchess County Agency Partner Grant (APG) program. The APG program provides two-year grants for programs that address specific community needs, including youth supports, mental health, literacy, nutrition, transportation, and workforce development.

The APG program is a competitive grant process run by the county Department of Planning & Development for local 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations or 2026, $1.5 million in grants have been awarded under the traditional APG program, with an additional $502,583 coming from the Department . . .