Grant Opportunities

Posted on Wednesday 20 January 2010 in the 'Town Centre Partnership News' category

Grant Opportunities 

The following Grant opportunities are now available through the INSPIRE Leicestershire programme, please find an overview below:

1.    Working Over The Shop (WOTS) Grant 

This initiative provides a range of financial support including grants for conversion of upper floors of shops and commercial premises with the aim to increase workspace accommodation and retail space.If you own a property with vacant floor space and/or upper floors capable of being converted into workspace, then you could be eligible for a grant under this initiative. Terms and conditions apply.

Grant funding offers 50% of the project costs between £5,000 and £20,000 for eligible works which include building conversion costs, structural works, access improvements and provision of new services. For example, if the eligible project costs are £20,000 then an applicant could apply for up to a maximum of £10,000.

2.    Shop front Improvement Grant

The Shop Front Improvement Grant aims to improve the appearance and utility of the frontages of shops and commercial premises. If you own or lease a property with a front in need of improvements, then you could be eligible for a grant under this initiative. Term and conditions apply.

Grant funding offers 50% of the project costs between £500 and £10,000 for eligible works which includes building conversion costs, structural works, access improvements and provision of services. For example, if the eligible project costs are £10,000 then an applicant could apply for up to a maximum of £5,000.

For further details of either of these grant opportunities or for assistance with an application contact:

Jonathan or Steve on 01455 698494 or by email on info@hinckleybid.co.uk

 PLEASE NOTE – This Grant Funding is available on a ‘first come, first served’ basis and will remain in place until the funding runs out.

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