Federal grants to County of Dutchess
County of Dutchess in Poughkeepsie, New York received $43.8 million in federal grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 19 awards. Its largest program was Federal Transit Formula Grants, with $37.9 million. In fiscal 2025 it was awarded $11.7 million.
From USAspending.gov award records, updated November 7, 2026.
- Grants, FY 2021 to 2025$43.8 million
- Awards19
- Awarded in FY 2025$11.7 million
- Largest award$8.1 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 2 | $1.9 million |
| FY 2022 | 3 | $7.5 million |
| FY 2023 | 5 | $10.9 million |
| FY 2024 | 5 | $11.8 million |
| FY 2025 | 5 | $11.7 million |
Programs that fund County of Dutchess
| Program | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Transit Formula Grants | 13 | $37.9 million |
| Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs | 5 | $5.4 million |
| Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research | 1 | $450,000 |
Awarding agencies
| Agency | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Department of Transportation | 19 | $43.8 million |
Largest awards
| Award | Program | First action | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Application purpose: the award focused to provide operating assistance for dutchess county public transit to assist it in operations during the period of 01/01/2024 to 12/31/26.; activities performed: funds were used to cover all eligible operating expenses such as driver salaries benefits fuel and | Federal Transit Formula Grants | September 5, 2024 | $8.1 million |
| Application purpose: to replace 15 aging diesel transit buses and 3 cutaways that have exceeded their useful life with newer cleaner diesel models. This replacement will improve fleet reliability reduce maintenance costs and ensure continued safe and efficient service for the community.; activities | Federal Transit Formula Grants | August 28, 2025 | $6.1 million |
| Application purpose: the award focused to provide operating assistance for dutchess county public transit to assist it in operations during the period of 01/01/2023 to 6/30/2025.; activities performed: funds were used to cover all eligible operating expenses such as driver salaries benefits fuel and | Federal Transit Formula Grants | August 14, 2023 | $4.9 million |
| Application purpose: the purpose of this award is to assist with rehabilitation of the transit facility at 14 commerce street poughkeepsie New York.; activities performed: funds will be used to cover all eligible expenses related to the project. The project will include replacement of the existing 3 | Federal Transit Formula Grants | September 15, 2022 | $4.4 million |
| Application purpose: this award aims to provide one year of preventive maintenance for the dutchess county public transit facility located at 14 commerce st poughkeepsie ny 12603 beacon intermodal facility located at rt 9 fishkill ny 12524 and dutchess county fleet; and one year of operating assista | Federal Transit Formula Grants | August 18, 2025 | $2.5 million |
| Application purpose: the purpose of improving transit system infrastructure including new technology shelters and overhauls is to enhance the overall transit experience for passengers and to ensure a reliable efficient and safe transportation system.; activities performed: the funds will cover all e | Federal Transit Formula Grants | August 14, 2023 | $2.5 million |
| Application purpose: this award aims to provide one year of preventive maintenance for the dutchess county public transit facility located at 14 commerce st poughkeepsie ny 12603 beacon intermodal facility located at rt 9 fishkill ny 12524 and dutchess county fleet; and one year of operating assista | Federal Transit Formula Grants | August 14, 2023 | $2.3 million |
| This application is to request section 5307 funds apportioned to the poughkeepsie-newburgh ny-nj uza in the amount of $2238867.source of funding ffy 2020 dutchess county commuter (DCC) 5307 - $114838 (leaving zero balance). Distribution of FTA section 5307/5340 formula funds mid-hudson valley transp | Federal Transit Formula Grants | September 15, 2022 | $2.2 million |
| Application purpose: this award aims to provide one year of preventive maintenance for the dutchess county public transit facility located at 14 commerce st poughkeepsie ny 12603 beacon intermodal facility located at rt 9 fishkill ny 12524 and dutchess county fleet; and one year of operating assista | Federal Transit Formula Grants | September 6, 2024 | $1.8 million |
| This application is to request section 5339 lapsing funds apportioned to the poughkeepsie-newburgh ny-nj uza for dutchess county in the amount of $842161.ffy 2019 section 5339 lapsing federal funds in the amount of $842161FROM $2306586 (leaving zero balance) from the poughkeepsie-newburgh ny-nj uza | Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs | September 15, 2022 | $1.7 million |
Questions people ask
How much federal grant money does County of Dutchess get?
$43.8 million in 19 grant awards from fiscal 2021 to 2025, as obligations reported to USAspending.gov.
Which agency gives County of Dutchess the most?
The Department of Transportation, with $43.8 million in 19 awards.
What is County of Dutchess's largest federal grant?
$8.1 million under Federal Transit Formula Grants, with its first action in the period on September 5, 2024. That counts only the money obligated in fiscal 2021 to 2025.
Which federal programs fund County of Dutchess?
Its largest are Federal Transit Formula Grants, Buses and Bus Facilities Formula, Competitive, and Low or No Emissions Programs and Metropolitan Transportation Planning and State and Non-Metropolitan Planning and Research.
Other grant recipients in Poughkeepsie
- The Children's Home of Poughkeepsie, N.Y.
- Dutchess Community College
- Dutchess County of (Inc)
- Marist University
- Poughkeepsie Housing Authority
- Vassar College
- City of Poughkeepsie
- Family Service Inc
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