Long Island Regional Economic Development Council

The Long Island Regional Economic Development Council (LIREDC) serves as an economic advisory board for the Long Island Region.

LIREDC Public Meeting Wednesday, July 15 at 12pm at Long Island Association

LIREDC Public Meeting Pitch-Session will be hosted at Long Island Association, 300 Broadhollow Rd, Lower Level Meeting Room, Melville, NY 11747* Registration is encouraged

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Live CFA Agency Webinars

Learn more about individual funding programs through our live webinars. Please check this link regularly for updates as more webinars will be scheduled in the coming weeks.
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ESD Office Hours

Please join us for our weekly office hours to discuss your proposed CFA projects. These sessions will be held weekly from 10-11am. Register by clicking one of the dates below.

  • July 16 *Please note this has been rescheduled from the previous date*
  • July 22

2026 REDC CFA is now open

The 2026 REDC CFA is now open with funding available for more than 20 programs to facilitate projects that advance our region’s strategic plan and New York State priorities. 

Application Deadline: 4pm on Friday, July 31

Please call the ESD office at (631) 435-0717 or email [email protected] with any questions.

  • 2026 REDC Guidebook Cover
    Guidebook/Applications

    2026 CFA Guidebook

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  • 2026 Available CFA Resources Cover
    Guidebook/Applications

    2026 CFA Available Resources

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  • 2026 CFA Application Manual Cover
    Guidebook/Applications

    2026 CFA Application Manual

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Project Tracking Dashboard

The Project Tracking Dashboard provides information on previously funded CFA Projects. This interactive tool allows for summarization and analysis of all project data. It contains four tabs: Top Level Stats, Investments & Jobs, a Map, and an Appendix. For more information on how to use and interpret the dashboard, please see the Dashboard Guidance.

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Long Island Project Tracking Dashboard

LIREDC Documents

The LIREDC reports annually on the progress made by regional projects that were awarded New York State Funding.

Access all of Long Island's documents.

View all past Strategic Plan updates

  • 2025 Long Island Annual Report
    Strategic Plans/Reports

    2025 Long Island Annual Report & ACHIEVE Proposal

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  • 2024 Long Island Annual Report Cover
    Strategic Plans/Reports

    2024 Long Island Annual Report

    2024 Long Island Annual Report
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  • 2023 Long Island Annual Report
    Strategic Plans/Reports

    2023 Long Island Annual Report

    2023 Long Island Annual Report
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Long Island Investment Fund

The $350M Long Island Investment Fund program will focus on large-scale, transformative projects that will have lasting impacts on Long Island. *Before applying, speak to an ESD representative. To schedule, please email: [email protected]
Program Details

Long Island Forward Housing Program

The Long Island Forward Housing Program (LIFHP) is a transformative initiative that offers municipalities in Nassau and Suffolk Counties the opportunity to receive no-cost technical assistance for developing new multifamily housing.

LIFHP Details

Downtown Revitalization Initiative & NY Forward

New York State's Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) is transforming downtown neighborhoods into vibrant communities where the next generation of New Yorkers will want to live work and raise families. 

Past Awardees:

Downtown Revitalization Initiative:

NY Forward: 

Downtown view of the Village of Hempstead, Round 8 DRI Winner
A view of Downtown Village of Hempstead the Round 8 DRI Winner

LIREDC Public Meetings

Read meeting notes and see meeting notices for the Long Island REDC
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Long Island Region News

Learn about the economic developments and events in the Long Island Region
News

Past CFA Awards

View past CFA awards ceremonies for the Long Island Region
Past CFA Awards

Subscribe for Updates

Sign up to receive e-mail updates on economic development programs from ESD's Long Island Regional Office.
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CFA Project Info

Read more about Long Island's projects.
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More About the Long Island Region

Our Vision

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Our Leadership

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Our Resources

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Contact Us

Cara Longworth, Regional Director