Ards and North Down Borough Council
Empty to Energised Borough Wide
Capital grants to bring vacant, derelict or underused properties or sites back into productive commercial use in Ards and North Down. Aimed at property owners and long-term leaseholders.
What it pays for
Conditions to know about
Applicant and project must meet the scheme's eligibility requirements, set out in guidance. Aimed at eligible property owners and long-term leaseholders with vacant, derelict or underused properties or sites within the Borough. Funding is subject to assessment and availability. Amounts not stated on the page.
How to apply
Applications go through the funder. Read their page for the full rules and the form.
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