Empty to Energised Pilot Grant Scheme Application

Please refer to the Applicant Guidance Notes

Empty to Energised - Applicant Guidance Notes

Who can apply:

• Vacant and/or Derelict Property Owners who want to renovate vacant and/or derelict properties and introduce new commercial uses. 
   

• The property must be a vacant and/or derelict premises or vacant and/or derelict space within a property, that is located within Bangor city or Newtownards town (refer to grant specific area maps).

• Property must be in Applicants' ownership at point of application. 

• Both freehold and leasehold property owners can apply. 

• The property must not have been in occupation for a period of 12 months at the time of application. 

• Applicants can deliver the project outlined in the application within 12 months on return of the signed formal final Letter of Offer. 

• The Applicant is the named person to receive the Grant. The Applicant must remain the same throughout the process and will be the person responsible for making and receiving payments. 

• Applications are limited to a maximum Grant of £25,000 per property over the lifetime of the scheme. 

• A minimum 20% contribution is required from the Applicant. 

• Applications are limited to one per property. Where a building is subdivided with multiple owners, each property owner may submit a separate application, provided it meets the scheme criteria.  

• Property owners must make every reasonable effort to secure a tenant within 6 months from completion of the project and must be willing to accept short term leases. 

• Applicants are limited to 2 active applications at any one time. 

• Applicant must be 18 years or over at the time of application.