Grants & Economic Incentives

CDBG Annual Action Plan

The CDBG Annual Action Plan (PDF) is comprehensive document detailing the specific activities that will carry out the Consolidated Plan's priorities and goals. The Annual Action Plan outlines the specific projects the City will undertake using CDBG funds to achieve the objectives in the Consolidated Plan.

City of Poughkeepsie Youth Grant

The purpose of this policy is to govern the disbursement of grant monies to applicants that meet the requirements for participation in a financial assistance program for youth development and instructional activities. Through these guidelines, the City of Poughkeepsie seeks to provide grant funds to assist organizations and structured entities engaged in youth programs. This policy sets forth the criteria used to determine and identify eligible organizations, programs, and activities for which the grant funds will be considered.

• 2019 Youth Grant Policy and Guidelines (PDF)
• 2019 Youth Grant Application (PDF)

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)

A Federal grant through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, CDBG provides funding to non-profit agencies or city projects that benefit low and moderate income residents. Past recipients include day care facilities, homeless shelters, domestic violence programs, sidewalk/street improvements, after school programs, etc.

• 2019 CDBG Application (PDF)
• 2019 CDBG Application Policies and Procedures (PDF)
• 2019 CDBG Expenditures Claim Form (XLSX)

First Time Home Buyers

Hudson River Housing's Homeownership Center administers a First Time Homebuyers Program.
For additional information or to apply application contact:

Mary Linge
Hudson River Housing
313 Mill Street
Poughkeepsie, NY 12602

Phone: 845-454-9288