Croydon Council

Shop front improvement grant

Up to £5,000No closing date statedCroydon only

Grant for existing independent, small and micro businesses in Croydon to improve shopfronts, signage, windows, doors, decoration and lighting. Suits locally owned businesses trading from Croydon premises.

What it pays for

  • Premises
  • Energy and net zero

Conditions to know about

Total fund is £50,000 shared across applicants, so it is not an award size. Applications are first-come, first-served. Must be locally owned (no franchises or national chains) and hold a valid business lease. Must submit 3 quotes and meet planning and building control requirements.

How to apply

Applications go through the funder. Read their page for the full rules and the form.

Go to the funder’s page

Check if you can apply

Is each of these true for your business?

The business is based in Croydon
The funder’s wording
Independent, small and micro-businesses already trading from premises in Croydon can apply.
You are a company or partnership
The funder’s wording
Independent, small and micro-businesses already trading from premises in Croydon can apply.
The business has fewer than 50 people

0 of 3 answered

Source: Croydon Council: Shop Improvement Grant. Last checked 11 Nov 2026. Read from the funder’s page by AI, with each key fact checked against the page text.

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Listed under Energy and net zero, Premises, England, Croydon

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