Glow Up Grant

Please refer to the Guidance for Applicants > Applicant Guidance Notes

Applicant Eligibility

1.  Must be an active business which is commercially trading at the time of submitting your application.

2. Must be located within the city/ town centre boundary of Bangor, Comber, Donaghadee, Holywood and Newtownards. Only businesses located within the boundary will be eligible to apply. 

3. The works will be for capital improvements to enhance the visual appeal of the shopfront. 

4. Applications must be submitted by the business owner(s) and/or the proprietor(s).

5. Where the applicant is the tenant applying, you must obtain permission from the proprietor(s) to carry out any works to the building. A signed and dated consent notice from the proprietor must be provided with the supporting information.

6. The applicant is the named person to receive grant. The applicant must remain the same throughout the process and will be the person responsible for making and receiving payments.

7. Applications are limited to a maximum grant of £2,500 per property over the lifetime of the scheme.

8. A minimum 10% contribution is required from the applicant.

9. Applications are limited to one per property.