U.S. Senate Minority Leader Charles E. Schumer and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today announced $2,240,664 in federal funding for Dutchess County. The funding was provided by the Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD), which is part of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). Specifically, the funding comprises $1,396,966 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding and $843,698 in HOME Investment Partnership Program (HOME) funding.
“The Community Development Block Grant and HOME Investment Partnerships Programs are vital streams of investment that support local economic development, affordable housing, vital services, and community revitalization. Without this non-replaceable funding, many local job-creating development projects that are revitalizing Dutchess County communities might not be here today,” said Senator Schumer. “The more than $2.2 million in funding is a big win for Dutchess County and will help more communities create good-paying jobs, deliver essential services to families and seniors, and support smart growth efforts. I will continue to fight day in and day out to protect this critical investment for our communities and make sure Dutchess County gets the federal investment it needs and deserves.”
“I am pleased to announce this federal funding to support the CDBG Program and the HOME Investment Partnership Program, which will both help to promote local economic growth and expand access to affordable housing in Dutchess County,” said Senator Gillibrand. “Communities in Dutchess County will now be able to build on their efforts to revitalize their communities, create new jobs, and attract even more investment – all while helping ensure that housing can be accessible for all New Yorkers. I was proud to fight for this funding on behalf of Dutchess County, and I will continue working for the resources and support our communities need to thrive.”
“CDBG and HOME investment funding help revitalize neighborhoods throughout Dutchess County and facilitates the construction of affordable housing throughout the county without burdening the local taxpayer. These federal dollars help ensure Dutchess County continues to be a place where everyone comes together to help their neighbors, by providing infrastructure upgrades, resident home improvement assistance and supporting senior citizens and the disabled. We are grateful to Senator Schumer and Senator Gillibrand for securing over $2.2 million dollars for Dutchess residents to make the necessary improvements at the local level,” said Dutchess County Executive Marc Molinaro.
Dutchess County will use the funding to address a wide range of needs and to support affordable housing initiatives, provide essential services, and expand economic development. The CDBG program provides municipalities with critical funding for transformative and unique development projects and needed funding to leverage outside investment in job creation projects. The funds continue to play a critical role in facilitating local economic development in Dutchess County and helping local governments succeed.
HOME funding is the primary source of funding for state and local governments to buy and rehabilitate affordable housing. According to HUD, the HOME program provides grants to states and localities that communities use, often in partnership with local nonprofit groups or development companies. These communities and organizations then fund activities such as building, buying and rehabilitating affordable housing units for rent or homeownership. HOME is the largest federal block grant provided to state and local governments designed exclusively to create affordable housing.
Both programs are critical to Dutchess County communities because they are capable of funding the kinds of economic development, housing, and revitalization projects that are essential to the success of its local economy, Schumer and Gillibrand added.
Today’s announcement is a result of the FY19 appropriations package, which allocated $3.3 billion to the CDBG program and $1.25 billion to the HOME program. Schumer and Gillibrand pledged to protect CDBG and HOME funding because both programs provide an irreplaceable source of investment for economic development and affordable housing in Upstate New York.
A breakdown of the funding appears below:
Community Development Block Grant Program:
Public Facilities and Infrastructure
|
Location |
Project |
Proposed Funding |
|
Town of Amenia |
Downtown ADA Improvements |
$71,000 |
|
City of Beacon |
Green Street Park Improvements |
$100,000 |
|
City of Beacon |
Wilkes Street Sanitary Sewer Slip Lining |
$60,000 |
|
Town of East Fishkill |
Red Wing Park Bathhouse Accessibility Improvements |
$88,129 |
|
Village of Millerton |
Sidewalk Infrastructure Repair & Replacement |
$150,000 |
|
Village/Town of Pawling |
West Main Street ADA Sidewalks |
$604,444 |
|
Town of Red Hook |
Recreation Park Architectural Barrier Removal Project |
$98,000 |
|
Village of Tivoli |
Crosswalks Throughout the Village |
$40,000 |
|
Town of Wappingers |
Spook Hill Park |
$100,000 |
|
Village of Wappingers Falls |
Bain Park Improvements |
$100,000 |
|
Town of Washington |
Handicapped Accessible Bathroom & Changing Area |
$100,000 |
|
Total Proposed Funding |
|
$967,573 |
Public Services
|
Organization |
Project |
Proposed Funding |
|
Catholic Charities Community Services |
Dutchess County Eviction Prevention Program |
$25,000 |
|
Friends of Seniors |
Senior Medical Transportation and Support Services |
$25,000 |
|
Hudson River Housing, Inc. |
River Haven Youth Homeless Program |
$25,000 |
|
Hudson River Housing, Inc |
Housing First Support Services |
$25,000 |
|
Mid-Hudson Addiction Recovery Ctr |
Residential Recovery Services – Chemical Dependency |
$25,000 |
|
Northeast Community Council |
Youth Development: Teen Team and CPSB |
$25,000 |
|
Total Proposed Funding |
|
$150,000 |
Administrative
|
CDBG Administration |
Administration |
$279,393 |
HOME Investment Partnership Program:
Rental Housing
|
Location |
Proposed Funding |
|
Morgan’s Way, Red Hook |
$250,000 |
|
22 Balding Ave, Poughkeepsie |
$200,000 |
|
Rental Housing Set-Aside |
$257,329 |
|
Total Proposed Funding |
$707,329 |
Owner-Occupied Housing
|
Organization |
Proposed Funding |
|
Rebuilding Together |
$52,000 |
Administrative
|
Administration |
$84,369 |