Community Thrive Program
Enhance Your Downtown
The Community Thrive program provides funding to eligible 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(6) organizations - Chambers of Commerce, Business Improvement Districts, and Civic Associations – to support proposed business community projects.
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Please submit your completed Community Thrive Program application to PSEG-LI-economicdevelopment@psegliny.com.
Reimbursements Available
Maximum award cap in any program year will be up to $10,000 for any Chamber, BID or Civic Association. *Awards in a community identified as a Disadvantaged Community (DAC) as per NYSERDA may receive an extra 25% bonus for a total of $12,500.
Qualified Reimbursements
A list of qualified reimbursements is posted below. Custom projects may also be submitted and will be reviewed. Formal written estimates must be submitted for all items with application.
- Benches, Bike Racks and Garbage Receptacles
- Information Kiosks and “Welcome To” Signs
- Public Art: Murals, Sculptures, and Painted Flowerpots
- Perennial Plantings
Accepting applications until September 30, 2026, or until funds are exhausted.
All work to be completed, and paperwork for payment to be submitted by December 1, 2026
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Please see the following regulations:
- PSEG Long Island will conduct pre-inspection and post-inspection of site associated with project.
- Reimbursement will be for itemized material and labor costs, however costs for labor performed by local town/village employees cannot be included.
- Awards will be paid upon completion of pre-approved project.
- Applicant agrees to participate in PSEG Long Island marketing and promotional activities related to any award provided for a period of up to two (2) years after issuance of final award payment.
- PSEG Long Island to be included in ribbon-cutting events/community photos.
- Chamber or Association to tag @PSEGLI and utilize #PSEGLI and #BusinessFirst in social media in reference to assistance provided by PSEG Long Island.
- Any award provided may only be used by the recipient for the stated and approved use.
- PSEG Long Island reserves the right to withhold the award if the project changes or the requirements of the program are not met.
- This program may be suspended without notice at any time.
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- Application must be associated with a specific, well-defined project and include itemized material costs and written estimates from contractors for all associated items in the project.
- Submittals are subject to PSEG Long Island review based on community impact.
- Applications must be submitted for pre-approval prior to purchasing materials or starting a project.
- Disadvantaged Community Location confirmation can be verified at nyserda.ny.gov/ny/disadvantaged-communities.
- Proper proof of spending including receipts and/or paid invoices must be provided as well as proof of payment by Applicant.
- Purchases must be made by Applicant (Chamber/BID/Civic).
- If pre-funding is necessary, applicants may be able to secure funds upfront from their associated Chamber Council. See application for approved Supplemental Funding Organizations.
- Program application approval is not guaranteed. PSEG Long Island retains the sole right to select awardees and determine award amounts.