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Shop Front Improvement Grant (Medway)

Medway Council

Description

Medway Council's Shop Front Improvement Grant (SFIG), funded by £300,000 of government Pride in Place money, offers independent retail and hospitality businesses in Medway up to £5,000 to improve their shopfront — repairs, repainting, signage, lighting, and structural/accessibility works. Grants are limited to one per business and conditional on securing any necessary planning or listed-building consent.

Amount

Up to £5,000 for structural shopfront works (up to £2,500 for cosmetic-only improvements)

Deadline

31 March 2027

Eligibility summary

  • Available in: England.
  • Applicant must be a registered business.
  • Most relevant to: Retail, Hospitality & Tourism.
Notes
Up to £2,500 for cosmetic-only improvements (repairs, repainting, signage, lighting); up to £5,000 where structural works including accessibility enhancements are involved. Grants must be awarded by 31 March 2027.
Requirement
Independent retail or hospitality business in Medway, financially solvent, limited to one grant per business.

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How to apply

Complete the SFIG application form and email it to businessandskills@medway.gov.uk.

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Last verified: 1 August 2026. See the footer disclaimer — this is general information, not financial or tax advice.