Businesses Encouraged to Apply Before Funding Deadline
Suffolk County, NY — WA Public Relations Company announces the Trellus and Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce (LIAACC) Delivery & Marketing Grant Countdown, urging eligible Suffolk County small businesses to apply for the grant program before funding is fully allocated.
The LIAACC Delivery & Marketing Grant, funded through Suffolk County’s JumpSMART Small Business Downtown Investment Program and supported by federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, provides up to $2,500 in delivery and marketing support to qualifying small businesses in Suffolk County.
The grant program is administered through a partnership between Trellus Same-Day Local Delivery & Marketplace and the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce to help small businesses compete in the digital economy by offering local delivery and targeted marketing services.
Background on the Grant Program
The Delivery & Marketing Grant is part of Suffolk County’s JumpSMART initiative, launched to support downtown business growth, economic recovery, and long-term competitiveness for local businesses. Through this initiative, LIAACC secured funding to distribute approximately $125,000 in grants to eligible Suffolk County businesses.
Grant recipients receive:
- Same-day local delivery services powered by Trellus & Technical onboarding and support for delivery integration
The program is designed to help small businesses stabilize operations, expand their customer base, and compete with large e-commerce platforms by offering delivery services and improved marketing visibility.
“The Trellus grant is more than funding — it is an investment in the economic future of our small business community. By helping businesses strengthen their marketing and delivery infrastructure, this grant is helping entrepreneurs grow, create jobs, and build more sustainable businesses across Suffolk County. Programs like this provide real opportunities for small businesses to scale and compete in today’s economy.”Phil Andrews, President of the Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce, Inc.
Media Coverage and Publications
The Trellus and LIAACC Delivery & Marketing Grant has been featured in several publications and online platforms, including:
- Patch.com
- New York Trend NYC
- LIAACC.org
- Newsday
- Long Island Press
- Herald Newspapers
- InnovateLI
- PR Newswire
- Prism NewsSuffolk, NY
- https://www.newsbreak.com/news/4534753402042-liaacc-and-trellus-announce-jumpsmart-grants-for-suffolk-county-small-businesses
These publications highlighted the grant’s impact on minority-owned businesses and downtown revitalization efforts across Suffolk County.
How Suffolk County Businesses Can Apply
Eligible businesses must:
- Be physically located in Suffolk County, New York
- Meet small business eligibility requirements
Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis and funding is limited, so businesses are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.
Businesses can apply online here: https://about.bytrellus.com/programs/liaacc-jumpsmart-grant/
For additional information, visit: https://liaacc.org/2026/01/13/there-is-still-time-to-apply-trellus-grant-for-suffolk-county-businesses-supported-by-american-rescue-plan-act/
About Trellus: Trellus is a Long Island-based same-day delivery and marketplace platform focused on helping small businesses compete with large e-commerce companies by providing affordable local delivery solutions and logistics support.
About: Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce – The Long Island African American Chamber of Commerce (LIAACC) is the largest African American chamber in New York State and works to advance economic development, support small businesses, and advocate for communities of African ancestry through programs, partnerships, and business initiatives.
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Email: info@liaacc.org
