Applications are currently being accepted for the 2026 Traditional APG Program.
Donor Name: Dutchess County Government
State: New York
County: Dutchess County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/30/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Funding is available for local 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations on a biennial basis through a competitive grant process based on an organization’s ability to demonstrate they can fulfill an unmet community need.
The Agency Partner Grant (APG) Program awards funding to 501(c)(3) non-profit agencies based on their ability to demonstrate they can fill a gap where an existing community need exists. The needs for this grant program were established by taking into consideration conditions that limit individuals from achieving their fullest social, economic, or health-related potential, with input from participating members of the Dutchess County Coalition of Nonprofits and other community stakeholders. APG needs are reviewed biennially, and as a result, the needs may evolve from year-to-year.
Program Needs
- Anti-Bullying & Violence Awareness & Education – conflict resolution services and training in schools and youth centers that prevent or reduce bullying and gun violence
- Underserved Children & Youth Programs – services for economically disadvantaged and underserved children and youth to support positive academic, health, social, and vocational outcomes
- Substance Use & Behavioral Health Prevention & Education – services designed to prevent and decrease substance use and behavioral health conditions
- Literacy Assistance Support – services that provide children, youth, and adults with basic English reading and writing support and education to better prepare them for educational and employment opportunities
- Nutrition Assistance & Education – services that increase access to healthy food and provide healthy meal preparation education to promote a healthy lifestyle and reduce obesity rates
- Parent Support – services that give parents and caregivers the skills and resources to support their child and young adult’s healthy development and transition into adulthood
- Poverty & Homeless Assistance – services that engage individuals and families helping them to transition out of poverty and homelessness, with priority for services that focus on long-term solutions and comprehensive case management for individuals who are homeless or in emergency or transitional housing
- Senior & Accessible Transportation – non-emergency medical transportation services for the elderly who are not currently served by existing transportation services or where insufficient services exist, as well as accessible workplace transportation services for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and/or physical disabilities
- Workforce Development (Adults) – services to develop or enhance the skills needed to locate, sustain, and maintain employment, including apprenticeship programs, with priority for those serving adults not eligible for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)
- Workforce Development (Youth & Young Adults) – services that link youth and young adults, up to the age of 24, with paid work opportunities to prepare them for higher education and employment opportunities, including professional development services to develop and enhance skills
Funding Information
- Minimum Request: $10,000
- Maximum Request: There is no maximum funding limit established; however, the current APG average grant award is $45,000
Eligible Activities
Program activities must include measurable, evidence-based outcomes that can be tracked over the term of the grant. For organizations that implement programs that address multiple needs, please choose the primary need addressed by the program. Secondary needs can be discussed throughout the application in the project description
Eligibility Criteria
Any non-profit organization with an IRS 501(c)(3) designation providing services to Dutchess County residents.
For more information, visit Dutchess County Government.
