Vacant to Vibrant scheme for Belfast
Belfast City Council is inviting applications for its citywide Vacant to Vibrant scheme
Belfast City Council's Vacant to Vibrant Capital Grant Scheme aims to bring vacant spaces back into use and support the city's revitalisation.
Grants from £2,500 to £25,000 are available to cover external and internal works, including equipment to make the property fit for use.
Applications open for citywide scheme
Although the city centre funding has now been fully allocated, Belfast City Council is currently inviting applications for its citywide Vacant to Vibrant scheme, for properties outside the city centre boundary. Applications for properties within the city centre boundary will not be accepted.
Applications are welcome from business start-ups, independent retailers, social enterprises, cultural and voluntary organisations and property owners seeking to transform their vacant property.
Grants will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis, until all funding is allocated.
Information sessions
Belfast City Council is hosting information sessions where you can find out more about the scheme. The sessions are 'drop-in' and do not need to be booked in advance. They take place from 11am to 3pm each day.
- Tuesday 13 January 2026 - Spectrum Centre, Shankill Road
- Wednesday 14 January 2026 - Forward South Partnership, Lisburn Road
- Thursday 15 January 2026 - North City Business Centre, Duncairn Gardens
- Friday 16 January 2026 - Eastside Partnership, Newtownards Road
- Tuesday 20 January 2026 - West Belfast Partnership Board, Falls Road
- Wednesday 21 January 2026 - Cregagh Sports Club
- Thursday 22 January 2026 - Ashton Centre, Churchill Street
Find out more about the Vacant to Vibrant Scheme.
First published 11 December 2023