Small Settlement Business Support Grant Scheme

Grants of up to £3,000 and £20,000 are available for Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon businesses.

Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council is providing businesses with the chance for financial support for capital works for their premises through the Small Settlement Business Support Grant Scheme.

As part of this scheme, there are two tiers aimed at supporting businesses located within eligible areas with a population of between 1,000 and 4,999 residents.

Tier 1 - Small Settlement Facade Grant

This grant aims to support businesses to improve their facade while creating a more welcoming environment for existing/new customers and enhancing the broader benefits for the small settlement.

The maximum grant value to applicants under this scheme will be £3,000. If you are VAT registered, your grant will be paid on the nett amount.

Tier 2 - Small Settlement Meanwhile Space Grant

This grant aims to help businesses transform underused space. It will be used to improve and reconfigure the interior of the building so it can be brought into use or better utilised, thus creating more opportunities for start-ups/growth of existing businesses and overall benefit the local economy.

The maximum grant value to applicants under this scheme will be £20,000. If you are VAT registered, your grant will be paid on the nett amount.

Both schemes can provide funding up to 80% towards eligible costs. Applications must provide a minimum of 20% match funding contribution towards the project.

Find out more and apply for the Small Settlement Business Support Grant Scheme.

First published 22 May 2023