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Empty Unit Activation Grant (Croydon Means Business)

Croydon Council

Description

Capital grants to bring empty commercial units back into use on Croydon's high streets and district centres, part of the 'Croydon Means Business' programme funded through the borough's Growth Zone. Ten grants of £10,000 each are available to micro and small businesses taking on a vacant unit.

Amount

£10,000 per grant (10 grants available)

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: England.
  • Applicant must be a registered business.
Notes
Re-verified 2026-08-19: page still live with a working 'Apply now' link and the same £10,000-per-grant, 10-grants-total structure — the page does not state how many of the 10 grants remain allocated, so confirm remaining availability before referring users.
Requirement
Micro or small independent businesses that have secured a lease for a vacant commercial unit in Croydon, with at least 50% of employees resident in Croydon, and works able to begin within one month of funding being awarded.

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How to apply

Apply via Croydon Council's discretionary grant fund portal, linked from the Empty Unit Activation Grant page.

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Last verified: 19 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.