The Agency Partner Grant (APG) program awards funding to non-profit agencies based on their ability to demonstrate they can fill a gap where an existing community need exists.
Donor Name: Dutchess County Government
State: New York
County: Dutchess County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 08/05/2025
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
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.
Funding Information
A total of $100,000 was dedicated through a Dutchess County Legislature amendment to the 2025 County Budget for 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations’ operating infrastructure initiatives as part of the County’s 2025 Agency Partner Grant (APG): Infrastructure program.
Grant Period
The grant term will be November 1, 2025 – April 30, 2027.
Eligible Expenses
Examples of eligible expenses include freezers; grab-and-go coolers; shelving/storage systems; food preparation and transport equipment; food packaging; Point of Sale (POS) systems and inventory management systems. Priority will be given to agencies that show a strong commitment to providing meals for individuals experiencing homelessness.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible non-profit organizations are those with a 501(c)(3) designation whose primary mission is to serve food to those experiencing homelessness or provide food to those in need of food assistance, i.e., food pantries, within Dutchess County.
For more information, visit Dutchess County Government.
