Town centre property revamp scheme for Mid and East Antrim businesses

This scheme, which has just reopened, assists capital development and repurposing works on vacant commercial properties within the town centres

Mid and East Antrim Borough Council, in collaboration with the Department for Communities, has reopened the Town Centre Property Repurposing Pilot Grant Scheme.

There has already been significant interest in the grant, which focuses on supporting businesses across the three main town centres of Ballymena, Carrickfergus and Larne. A number of projects have successfully progressed through the application process and secured funding of up to £30,000 per project. 

Scheme details

The funding supports the repurposing of vacant properties for future uses including retail, hospitality, health and fitness, residential accommodation and professional services.

In order to apply for the scheme, total costs must be in excess of £10,000, with applicants contributing at least 50 per cent match funding towards the project.

Whilst there is no maximum total project cost, the scheme will provide funding up to a maximum of £30,000 per project.

Find out more and apply

Applications will be assessed on a monthly rolling basis. Once the funding is allocated there will be a reserve list of applications if there is a shortfall in spending.

Guidance notes and application forms for the scheme are available via Mid and East Antrim Borough Council’s online grant portal.

For further information on the scheme, contact Stephen Catherwood, Investment & Place Officer, by emailing invest@midandeastantrim.gov.uk.  

Applications will close at 16:00 on Thursday 30 June 2022.

First published: 30 April 2021