Out of Town Centre Shopfront Improvement Programme for Antrim and Newtownabbey
Grants of up to £4,999 for local businesses to revitalise out-of-town commercial areas.
Grants of up to £4,999 for local businesses to revitalise out-of-town commercial areas
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council has launched the Out of Town Centre Shopfront Improvement Programme which aims to revitalise out-of-town commercial areas across the borough.
Programme details
Businesses/property owners can apply for a grant of up to £4,999 to carry out external physical improvements to their commercial property.
The grant will cover 80% of the eligible costs up to a maximum value of £4,999. Applicants must demonstrate a minimum contribution of 20% of the overall project costs.
Funding is available for a range of external improvements, including new signage, painting and decorating or general façade upgrades.
Eligibility criteria
The programme is open to premises with commercial shop-frontage facing the street within the project area.
Commercial premises include:
- retail shops
- hair and beauty salons
- hospitality eg restaurants, cafes and food takeaways
- financial and professional services eg estate agents, solicitors etc
- buildings that are being used for a community service
The inclusion of a building within the eligible area does not give any automatic entitlement to a grant.
The closing date for this programme is Friday 28 November 2025.
Find out more and apply for the Out of Town Centre Shopfront Improvement Programme.
First published 12 November 2025