Two new grant schemes designed to support the regeneration of commercial centres across the district
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council’s Local Economic Partnership has launched two property grant schemes worth a combined £2.6 million, funded through the Department for the Economy’s Regional Balance Fund.
Both grant schemes are designed to support the regeneration of commercial centres across the district.
Commercial Property Revive and Reimagine Grant
The Commercial Property Revive and Reimagine Grant supports the regeneration of derelict, vacant and underutilised commercial properties in both rural and urban settlements.
Grants ranging from £50,000 to £200,000 are available, providing up to 50% public sector funding, matched by a 50% private sector contribution.
Eligible works include structural repairs and refurbishment, conversion works, upper-floor reactivation, site clearance and preparation works, and improvements required to enable occupation and support the long-term sustainable use of properties.
Applications close at midday on Tuesday 8 September 2026.
Read more on the Commercial Property Revive and Reimagine Grant.
Property Façade Renewal Scheme
The Property Façade Renewal Scheme provides grants of between £5,000 and £20,000 to owners and eligible leaseholders of occupied commercial premises on St Patrick’s Avenue, Downpatrick.
St Patrick’s Avenue was selected as the first area for investment through the Property Façade Renewal Scheme following a condition survey undertaken in 2025 as part of the wider Downpatrick Living High Streets Framework.
The scheme offers 50% public sector funding, matched by a 50% private sector contribution to support the sympathetic restoration of shopfronts and, where appropriate, the reintroduction of traditional shopfront features to create a more attractive, cohesive and vibrant commercial streetscape, while respecting the street’s historic character.
Applications close at midday on Tuesday 11 August 2026.
Read more on the Property Façade Renewal Scheme.
Information sessions
Information sessions on both schemes and their application process will be held with Council officers representing the Local Economic Partnership, Planning, Building Control and Go Succeed at
- Down County Museum, Downpatrick – Wednesday 17 June 2026, 2pm to 4pm
- Killeavy Castle Estate, Killeavy – Tuesday 23 June 2026, midday to 2pm
Find out more and book an information session.
First published 16 June 2026
