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:
- Administer the competitive Downtown Revitalization Grant Program and to make recommendations for funding to the Suffolk County Legislature.
- 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.
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 Steven Bellone and the Suffolk County Downtown Revitalization Citizens Advisory Panel are proud to announce the 21st Round of the Downtown Revitalization Grant Program in 2023. Over twenty 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 21st Round will continue the wide-reaching impact of this program.
Applications for Round 21 are due by 4 pm on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023. Resources for the Round 21 can be founded below, including the application and application guidelines for Round 21:
Round 21 Application
Round 21 Program Guidelines
Handbook to Downtown Revitalization Best Practices
Round 21 Informational Webinar Presentation
Downtown Revitalization Grant Portal
For additional information, please contact our office at ecodev@suffolkcountyny.gov
Downtown Revitalization Citizens Advisory Panel Meetings
2023 Meeting Schedule
Note: Meetings begin at 3:30pm and will be held via Zoom until further notice. If you are interested in attending, please contact Suffolk Economic Development & Planning at ecodev@suffolkcountyny.gov
| Wednesday, February 22nd
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Round 21 Application Published
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| Monday, February 27th
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Regular Meeting of DTR Panel
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| Wednesday, March 1st
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Round 21 Informational Webinar
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| Monday, March 20th
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Regular Meeting of DTR Panel
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| Monday, April 17th
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Regular Meeting of DTR Panel
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| Wednesday, May 17th
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DTR Round 21 Application Due
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| Monday, May 22nd
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Regular Meeting of DTR Panel
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| Monday, June 12th
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DTR Application Review/Discussion
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| Monday, July 10th
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DTR Application Review/Discussion/Funding Recommendations
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| Monday, July 31st
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DTR Application Review/Funding Recommendations
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| Monday, September 18th
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Regular Meeting of DTR Panel (if necessary)
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| Monday, October 23rd
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DTR Panel Downtown Tour
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Citizens Advisory Panel
| Citizens Advisory Panel
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Representing
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| Jonathan Keyes, Director of Downtown and Transit-Oriented Development
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SC County Executive
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| Matthew Kapell, Suffolk County Landbank
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SC Planning Director
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| Steven Shauger, Riverhead Business Improvement District Management Association
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Leg. Albert Krupski
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| Meagan Zegarelli, Legislative Aide to Southampton Town Council
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Leg. Bridget Fleming
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| Joseph Maiorana, Town of Riverhead Community Development Agency
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Leg. James F. Mazzarella
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| Robert L. Martinez, Legislative District # 4
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Leg. Nick Caracappa
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| Jane Taylor, Executive Director, Three Village Chamber of Commerce
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Leg. Kara Hahn
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| Susan Wilson
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Leg. Sarah Anker
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| Dennis Smith, Patchogue Business Improvement District
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Leg. Dominick S. Thorne
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| Rick Ammirati, President, Holbrook Chamber of Commerce
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Leg. Anthony Piccirillo
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| Elvin Fuentes
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Leg. Samuel Gonzalez
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| Dana Ehlich
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Leg. Trish Bergin
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| Doris Kennedy, Islip Chamber of Commerce
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Leg. Steven Flotteron
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| Gina Coletti, Nesconset Chamber of Commerce
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Leg. Leslie Kennedy
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| Charles Gardner, Executive Vice President, LI Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Assoc.; Vice President Kings Park Chamber of Commerce
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Leg. Robert Trotta
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| Jo Ann Boettcher, Lindenhurst Chamber of Commerce
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Leg. Kevin McCaffrey
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| Michael O'Neill, Village of Amityville Trustee
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Leg. Jason Richberg
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| Jackie Merriweather
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Leg. Manuel Esteban Sr.
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| Jennifer Casey, Huntington Economic Development Corporation
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Leg. Tom Donnelly
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| Vita Scaturro, Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce
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Leg. Stephanie Bontempi
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