Grant for businesses to carry out painting and/or power washing works, helping to enhance the look and feel of shopfronts, encourage footfall, and strengthen pride of place.
The closing date for applications is midday on Friday 29 May 2026.
Who it is for
The Freshen Up Grant is for any business or building owner with an active business operating from a commercial property within the city/town centre boundary, and who is paying commercial rates.
Support you can get
The Freshen Up Grant supports businesses to carry out cost-effective shopfront improvements of power washing and/or painting, to enhance visual appeal and create welcoming streetscapes in time for the summer season, to attract more visitors and boost local economic activity.
It will provide financial assistance to commercial properties with an active business in the urban centres of Bangor, Comber, Donaghadee, Holywood and Newtownards.
Grants will provide 90% funding up to a maximum amount of £1,500 per property. A minimum 10% financial contribution is required from eligible applicants.
Support organisers
- Ards and North Down Borough Council
Next Steps
on the Ards and North Down Borough Council website
Published
05 May 2026
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