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Vacant to Vibrant Scheme

Who it is for

Applications are welcome from: 

• business start-ups
• independent retailers
• social enterprises
• cultural and voluntary organisations
• property owners seeking to transform their vacant property to support occupation

Although the city centre funding has now been fully allocated, Belfast City Council is currently inviting further applications for its citywide Vacant to Vibrant scheme, for properties outside the city centre boundary.

Support you can get

Applications are welcome from business start-ups, independent retailers, social enterprises, cultural and voluntary organisations and property owners seeking to transform their vacant property.

Capital grants from £2,500 to £25,000 are available.

Funding can be used for:

• external capital works to façades to improve look and feel of local high streets, including shop frontage enhancements, signage, painting and lighting
• internal capital works to make a vacant property fit for purpose and support long-term occupation, including access improvements, upgrades to internal fixtures and fittings, furniture, and equipment required for occupier operations
• the diversification of a property’s unoccupied space to help existing businesses survive

Support organisers

• Belfast City Council
• Department for Communities (DfC)

Email

vacanttovibrant@belfastcity.gov.uk

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