Community Centers Garner
$12m in ‘NY BRICKS’ Grants
ALBANY—New York State officials announced on Dec. 5 a total of 30 awards valued at approximately $100 million through the Building Recreational Infrastructure for Communities, Kids and Seniors (NY BRICKS) capital grant program.
The grants will support municipalities and nonprofit organizations across New York State in building or renovating community centers that promote physical health, mental well-being, and community connections for youth and older adults. The awards, which will benefit nearly 400,000 New Yorkers across the state, are funded from the $100 million NY BRICKS program, which Gov. Hochul secured in the FY 2026 Enacted Budget.
The Mid-Hudson region secured a total of six grants that will provide more than $12 million for community center improvements in the region. The NY BRICKS program is jointly administered by the Dormitory Authority of the State of New York and the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation.
NY BRICKS grants create affordable and accessible spaces where kids can play, families can connect, and seniors can stay active and engaged, with funding reaching 30 communities.
The NY BRICKS grants will fund projects in 22 counties across New York State, reflecting the statewide reach and geographic diversity of the program. More than 90 percent of funding awarded will support projects in underserved communities. Awards range from $260,000 to $15 million and will support design, construction, renovation and land acquisition for community centers. Projects were selected based on demonstrated need, community impact and viability, with priority given to underserved communities and facilities offering affordable services like childcare, eldercare, and mental health counseling.
Mid-Hudson Grant Winners
City of Kingston—$3 million to support renovations at the community center located at 105 Broadway in Kingston in Ulster County.
Community Outreach Center, Inc.—$2 million to support addition and renovation work at the community center located at 21 Remsen Avenue in Monsey Rockland County.
Port Chester Carver Center—$863,972 to support renovations at the community center located at 400 Westchester Avenue in Port Chester in Westchester County.
Red Hook Community Center, Inc.—$310,000 to support renovations at the community center located at 59 Fisk Street in Red Hook in Dutchess County.
Town of Marbletown—$1.31 million to support renovations at the community center located at 3564 Main Street in Stone Ridge in Ulster County.
Village of Haverstraw—$4.56 million to support addition and renovation work at the community center located at 50 West Broad Street in Haverstraw in Rockland County.
Published: December 7, 2025.