Shop Front Improvement, Universal Accessibility & Age-Friendly Grant 

Kildare County Council’s €5,000 Shop Front Improvement, Universal Accessibility & Age Friendly Grant financially supports independent business owners to improve the appearance of their shop fronts or commercial properties.

This grant scheme recognises the big impact a building’s facade has on our town and village centres. Smarter shopfronts, greater accessibility and the overall condition of our streetscapes help form people’s first impressions of town centres making them feel more prosperous and contributing towards a stronger sense of identity.

Each application will be assessed on its own merits and any job that enhances the town’s character may qualify for grant aid.

All applicants are required to comply with planning codes, legislative requirements, and other compliance requirements.

Grant Relief and Payment

The scheme will provide for:

• Up to €5000 (ex VAT) or 50% (whichever is lesser) of eligible expenditure, and/or
• Up to 75% of eligible costs for Universal Accessibility Improvements, and/or
• Up to 75% of eligible costs for Age-Friendly improvements.

Application and Guidelines

To apply for the Shop Front Improvement, Universal Accessibility & Age Friendly Grant , applicants must adhere to the following application process:

• Complete the application form via the link below
• Quotations; 2 x Contractor quotations and/ or 1 x Materials quotation (Note: 3 written quotations must be sought for contracts above €5,000 as per National Procurement Guidelines)
• Proof of Payment of Rates to KCC or a payment plan in place
• Tax Clearance Certificate
• Declaration of ownership or written permission from the landlord/owner that the proposed work can be carried out

Important: Please ensure no work is paid for, or completed before the application for Grant Aid is approved by the Kildare County Council’s Business Support Unit.

Important: Cash payments to your contractor or suppliers are PROHIBITED; all payments must be completed by EFT or cheque/ bank draft and proof of payment will be sought.

For further information please email shopfrontgrant@kildarecoco.ie or call 045980838