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 22nd Round of the Downtown Revitalization Grant Program in 2024. Over twenty-one 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 22nd Round will continue the wide-reaching impact of this program.

Applications for Round 22 are are now closed.

Resources for the Round 22 can be found below, as well as the Informational Webinar Presentation for Round 21 and Project Best Practices:

Round 22 Application

Round 22 Program Guidelines

Sample Resolution

Handbook to Downtown Revitalization Best Practices

Round 22 Webinar Recording

Round 22 Informational Webinar

Downtown Revitalization Grant Portal

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

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