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Gateway to Ayr Town Centre Shopfront Improvement Programme (GATCSIP)

South Ayrshire Council

Description

South Ayrshire Council grant helping business and property owners, and tenants, repair, restore, or reinstate traditional shopfront features in Ayr town centre, part of a £222,000 investment in 'early win' projects under the Ayr Town Centre Framework.

Amount

Grant toward shopfront repair/restoration costs, from a £222,000 total programme fund (per-application cap not published)

Deadline

Rolling / no fixed deadline

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: Scotland.
  • Most relevant to: Retail, Hospitality & Tourism.
Notes
Drawn from a £222,000 total programme fund covering several Ayr Town Centre Framework 'early win' projects; the per-application cap and match-funding rate are still not published on the council's summary page — confirm directly with South Ayrshire Council before applying.
Requirement
Business owners, property owners, or tenants of premises within one of the defined 'Gateway' areas of Ayr town centre (Newmarket Street and Sandgate — see the council's maps) proposing to repair, restore, or reinstate traditional shopfront features; not available to businesses that are part of a chain of five or more, and a property can't receive a repeat shopfront grant within 3 years of a previous award.

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How to apply

Contact South Ayrshire Council's business support team to discuss your shopfront project and confirm current funding availability.

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Last verified: 20 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.