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 – the Downtown Revitalization Grant Program − to help towns, villages and community organizations expand their efforts to enhance their downtowns, attract visitors and shoppers into the area, and thereby stimulate economic activity in these important centers. The Downtown Revitalization Panel aims to:

1. Administer the competitive Downtown Revitalization Grant Program and to make recommendations for funding to the Suffolk County Legislature.
2. Facilitate dialogue and to share best practices on issues that affect the viability, safety and economic stability of the downtown areas.
3. To hear and learn from speakers on issues that affect the viability of the business community such as financing, energy, business planning and marketing.

Since its inception, the Downtown Revitalization Grant Program has funded projects such as streetlights, sidewalks, public restrooms, off-street parking lots and renovating alleyways which lead from parking areas to the main street.

For more information on these funded projects, please visit the Downtown Revitalization Grant Portal which maps the geographic scope of past grant awards across Suffolk County.

Applications and Instructions

Suffolk County Executive Edward P. Romaine and the Suffolk County Downtown Revitalization Citizens Advisory Panel are proud to announce the 23rd Round of the Downtown Revitalization Grant Program in 2025. Over twenty-two previously held funding rounds, Suffolk County has financially supported over 300 projects across the County that have enhanced and revitalized the County’s downtowns and this year’s 23rd Round will continue the wide-reaching impact of this program.

Applications for Round 23 are now closed. Applications for Round 24 will open in February of 2026.

Resources for this grant program can be found below, as well as Downtown Revitalization Best Practices.

Round 23 Program Guidelines

Sample Resolution

Handbook to Downtown Revitalization Best Practices

Downtown Revitalization Grant Portal

For additional information, please contact our office at downtownrevitalization@suffolkcountyny.gov

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