North Devon Council has launched a new Town Centre Enhancement Scheme, which will award small grants to support existing independent businesses that would like to replace, improve or carry out repairs to their shop fronts or for other potential enhancement projects.
The funding is for capital works to commercial premises in the centre of Barnstaple, Braunton, Ilfracombe, Combe Martin, Lynton and Lynmouth and South Molton. Other North Devon locations may be considered if funds allow.
Grants can be used for small repair or improvement projects such as painting, decorating, fascia repairs and signage improvements, guttering and lighting improvements etc. with the aim of enhancing the appearance of the town centres.
You can apply for up to 50% of total eligible project costs, with the maximum grant set at £2,000.
Small or micro businesses are eligible and all charities and social enterprises. Retail, cafés, restaurants, pubs, financial/ professional services, tourism and leisure are all eligible. Applicants may be either the freehold owner or lessee of the building.
Focus of fund/fund aims:
To encourage businesses to upgrade, repair and refurbish shopfronts in North Devon’s town centres
Application deadline:
Applications may be submitted at any time