The Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services’ Division of Youth Services is requesting applications for free youth programming services from municipalities and nonprofit, community-based organizations for the program.
Donor Name: Dutchess County Department of Community and Family Services
State: New York
County: Dutchess County (NY)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/02/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 will be awarded in the following categories:
- Youth Development Programs
- Youth Sports and Education Opportunity Funding
- Runaway and Homeless Youth
Project Period
The program year for this funding runs from October 1, 2026, through September 30, 2027 (2026-2027).
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants should be either a Dutchess County municipality or a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, community-based organization with a federal identification number and charity registration number. Programs will be required to have staff trained in Positive Youth Development. Agencies must also show how the program addresses one of Dutchess County’s “Path to Promise” domains/value areas: Economic Security, Physical and Emotional Health, Education, Citizenship/Civic Engagement, Family and Community.
Specific funding eligibility requirements are as follows:
- Youth Development Programs (YDP): Grants will be awarded to programs for youth under 21 that provide free, direct services designed to improve youth and community outcomes.
- Youth Sports and Education Opportunity Funding (YSEF): Grants will be awarded to free programs that serve youth ages 6-17 and aim to foster educational connections and achievement; physical health and well-being; mental health and well-being; employment; and/or community cohesion.
- Runaway and Homeless Youth (RHY): RHY services are grounded in the Positive Youth Development framework and focus on supporting and developing healthy relationships to enhance youths’ existing strengths and resiliency, while incorporating youth voice and leadership into programming.
For more information, visit Dutchess County.
