Downtowns are an important part of sustainable growth in Suffolk County and help to define our communities and quality of life. The Suffolk County Downtown Revitalization Panel was created to advise the County on issues affecting the resurgence and economic viability of our downtowns and business districts. The Panel recommended the creation of a funding program that will help towns, villages and community organizations expand on their efforts to enhance their downtowns, attract visitors and shoppers into the area, and thereby stimulate economic activity in these important centers. Since its inception the Downtown Revitalization Grant Program has funded projects including projects such as street lights, sidewalks, public restrooms, off street parking lots and renovating alleyways which lead from parking areas to the main street.
To administer the competitive Downtown Revitalization Grant Program and to make recommendations for funding to the Suffolk County Legislature
To facilitate dialogue and to share best practices on issues that affect the viability, safety and economic stability of the downtown areas.
To hear and learn from speakers on issues that affect the viability of the business community such as financing, energy, business planning and marketing.
Applications and Instructions
Suffolk County Executive Steven Bellone and the Suffolk County Downtown Revitalization Citizens Advisory Panel are pleased to announce the availability of the Downtown Revitalization Round 17 Grant Applications. Eligible applicants must partnet with a local municipality (town of village). That application incorporates the Panel's intent to support projects that will have an important and sustainable impact on downtowns. All applications will be reviewed and scored via a merit based grading system. Applications are due by 4:30pm on Friday, May 24, 2019.
The Round 17 application and instructions are available to applicants by clicking on these links:
Downtown Revitalization Round 17 Grant APPLICATION (fillable form must be downloaded)
Downtown Revitalization Round 17 Grant GUIDELINES
Additional Information
Downtown Revitalization Round 17 Training Session PPT
Downtown Revitalization Round 17 Press Release
Meetings
Meetings begin at 4pm and are held at the H. Lee Dennison Bldg., 2nd floor Planning conference room unless otherwise noted.
2019 Meeting Schedule
- January - No meeting
- February 14 - Applicant Training (2pm - 4pm, H. Lee Dennision Bldg., Media Room)
- February - No Meeting
- March 25
- April 22 - Downtown Tour
- May 21
- June 24
- July 8
- July 22
- August 12 - Tentative meeting if needed
- September (TBD) - Downtown Tour
- October 28
- November - No meeting
- December - No meeting
Citizens Advisory Panel
| Citizens Advisory Panel |
Representing |
| Regina Zara, Suffolk County Department of Economic Development and Planning (Chair) |
SC County Executive |
| Peter Lambert, Suffolk County Planning |
SC Planning Director |
| Steven Shauger, Riverhead Business Improvement District Management Association |
Leg. Albert Krupski |
| Susan Von Freddi, Hampton Bays Beautification Association |
Leg. Bridget Fleming |
| Jon Siebert, Friends of Shirley and the Mastics |
Leg. Rudolph Sunderman |
| Robert L. Martinez, Legislative District # 4 |
Leg. Tom Muratore |
| Barbara Russell, Brookhaven Town Historian |
Leg. Kara Hahn |
| Lori Baldassare, Mount Sinai Heritage Trust |
Leg. Sarah Anker |
| Dennis Smith, Patchogue Business Improvement District |
Leg. Robert Calarco |
| Kay Cameron, Sayville Chamber of Commerce |
Leg. William Lindsay III |
| Florence Joyner, Opportunities Industrialization Center of Suffolk, Inc. |
VACANT |
| Robert Moses Kuri, Town of Islip – Community Development Agency |
Leg. Tom Cilmi |
| Doris Kennedy, Islip Chamber of Commerce |
Leg. Steven Flotteron |
| Gina Coletti, Nesconset Chamber of Commerce |
Leg. Leslie Kennedy |
| Adam Wood, Kings Park Chamber of Commerce |
Leg. Robert Trotta |
| Jo Ann Boettcher, Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce |
Leg. Kevin McCaffrey |
| John Di Liberto, Amityville Chamber of Commerce & Historical Society |
Leg. DuWayne Gregory |
| Jackie Merriweather |
Leg. Susan Berland |
| Jennifer Casey, Huntington Economic Development Corporation |
Leg. Tom Donnelly |
| Walter Rabe |
Leg. William Spencer |
2018 Minutes
2017 Minutes
2016 Minutes