Our Rural Shopfront (Minor Works) Scheme is funded through the COVID Recovery Small Settlements Regeneration Programme.
It aims to support business owners and landlords of occupied business premises to carry out minor repairs and cosmetic improvements to their shopfronts with the purpose of creating a more pleasing environment and increasing civic pride.
As an extension of the Rural Shopfront Scheme it offers businesses situated within the following villages the opportunity to apply for a grant to improve their shop frontage: Aghalee, Annahilt, Ballinderry, Dromara, Drumbeg, Glenavy, Maghaberry, Milltown, and Moneyreagh.
The boundaries of these areas can be viewed in this link.
Application process
Applications for this scheme will be accepted and processed on an ongoing basis until further notice, but no later than 31st October 2024.
The application process comprises three stages: Expression of Interest, Application and Letter of Offer.
Applications to each scheme will be assessed in the 3 stages as follows:
Stage 1 – Expression of interest
Interested business owners/landlords must complete and return a short expression of interest form outlining the proposed works and providing an estimated cost.
If the submission meets the objective of the scheme the applicant will then be invited to submit an application.
Complete an expression of interest using this link
Stage 2 – Application
Applicants must complete and return a short application form to include the following information:
- 3 written quotations for proposed works demonstrating value for money has been achieved
- written consent from property owner
- evidence of security of tenure (at least 3 years)
Stage 3 – Letter of Offer
If your application is successful, a letter of offer will be sent via email detailing the amount of grant you are eligible for and match funding required.