Who is eligible for Empty to Energised Grant (Ards and North Down)?

Available in: Northern Ireland.

What is the deadline for Empty to Energised Grant (Ards and North Down)?

This is a rolling scheme with no fixed deadline.

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Empty to Energised Grant (Ards and North Down)

Ards and North Down Borough Council

Description

Capital grants to property owners renovating long-term vacant commercial units in Bangor City and Newtownards Town Centre, part of the council's wider Supporting Thriving High Streets Programme to boost footfall and bring empty premises back into use.

Amount

Up to £25,000 per property (up to 80% of eligible renovation costs)

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

Available in: Northern Ireland.

Notes: Part-funded by the Department for Communities. Requires a minimum 20% match-funding contribution from the applicant. This pilot round opened 5 January 2026 and closed 16 February 2026 — check the council website for further rounds.
Requirement: Owners of commercial properties vacant for at least 12 months, located in Bangor City or Newtownards Town Centre.

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How to apply

Apply via Ards and North Down Borough Council when the scheme's periodic application window is open.

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Last verified: 23 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.