SDCC Forms

Shopfront Grant Applications 2024

Please read the attached terms, conditions and advisory notes prior to completion of Application Form https://www.sdcc.ie/en/services/business/enterprise/business-support/shop-front-grant/shop-front-grant.html

Applicant Details Name of Applicant*: Address of the property which is the subject of the grant application Address 1*:Address 2:Address 3:Address 4:Village*:Business Name (currently operating from the premises)*:Contact name for this application*:Contact Address 1*:Contact Address 2:Contact Address 3:Contact Address 4:Contact Address 5:Contact Telephone Number*:Contact Mobile Number:Contact Email Address*:Type of Business:Estimated Start Date*:Estimated Completion Date*:Owner / Tenant?*:Has owner's permission?*:Has planning permission?*:Protected structure?*:Customer Rates No.*:

Type of Grant: A - Grants Available for Individual Units
(Please select the option(s) for works intended and describe your proposed changes.
Please read the relevant section in the South Dublin County Council Shopfront Design Guide for information and clarification before completing each section below.)

Paint shopfront in carefully selected colours which will complement the host building and streetscape
Max Grant: €2000

I wish to apply for this grant type (A1)Estimated cost of works (€):Grant Amount Sought (50% of cost, up to max grant):Detailed description of works to be carried out:Proposed Start Date:

Replace existing shopfront with traditional painted wooden shopfront OR comptemporary design using a range of approved materials
Max Grant: €4000

I wish to apply for this grant type (A2)Estimated cost of works (€):Grant Amount Sought (50% of cost, up to max grant):Detailed description of works to be carried out:Proposed Start Date:

Replace signage with traditional wooden fascia with wooden/hand painted lettering OR comtemporary design using a range of approved materials
Max Grant: €1500

I wish to apply for this grant type (A3)Estimated cost of works (€):Grant Amount Sought (50% of cost, up to max grant):Detailed description of works to be carried out:Proposed Start Date:

Careful illumination of worthwhile architectural features of significant buidlings
Max Grant: €1000

I wish to apply for this grant type (A4)Estimated cost of works (€):Grant Amount Sought (50% of cost, up to max grant):Detailed description of works to be carried out:Proposed Start Date:

Canopies/Awnings complementary to the materials of the shopfront and building
Max Grant: €1500

I wish to apply for this grant type (A5)Estimated cost of works (€):Grant Amount Sought (50% of cost, up to max grant):Detailed description of works to be carried out:Proposed Start Date:

Green enhancement of entrances/terraces with planting
Max Grant: €500

I wish to apply for this grant type (A6)Estimated cost of works (€):Grant Amount Sought (50% of cost, up to max grant):Detailed description of works to be carried out:Proposed Start Date:

Accessibility to shop eg. ramp, automated door
Max Grant: €1000

I wish to apply for this grant type (A7)Estimated cost of works (€):Grant Amount Sought (50% of cost, up to max grant):Detailed description of works to be carried out:Proposed Start Date:

Type of Grant: B - Grants Available for a Prade of Shops
(Please select the option(s) for works intended and describe your proposed changes.
Please read the relevant section in the South Dublin County Council Shopfront Design Guide for information and clarification before completing each section below.)

Painting of parade of shops in carefully selected colours which will complement the host building and streetscape
Max Grant: €800 per shop

I wish to apply for this grant type (B1)Estimated cost of works (€):Grant Amount Sought (50% of cost, up to max grant):Detailed description of works to be carried out:Proposed Start Date:

Boundary treatment (cut stone wall and tree planting) within car-park curtilage: Road frontage up to 12M long
Max Grant: €2000

I wish to apply for this grant type (B2)Estimated cost of works (€):Grant Amount Sought (50% of cost, up to max grant):Detailed description of works to be carried out:Proposed Start Date:

Boundary treatment (cut stone wall and tree planting) within car-park curtilage: Road frontage over 15M long
Max Grant: €4000

I wish to apply for this grant type (B3)Estimated cost of works (€):Grant Amount Sought (50% of cost, up to max grant):Detailed description of works to be carried out:Proposed Start Date:

Supporting Documentation

Please Note: A photo of your shopfront must be submitted with your application & the detailed description or works box for the relevant grant type must be completed.

Applications must be received before the commencement of works.

The Council reserves the right to publish photographs of improved shopfronts in promotional material associated with the scheme and its purpose.

File(s)*:

Checklist

In order to be considered for the grant, you must include the following documents with this application form:

copy of relevant plans, designs and / or sketches for proposed works
colour photographs of premises
confirmation from planning dept that planning is not required / planning permission granted
current tax clearance certificate
If renting - permission from landlord to carry out works

Where did you hear about the Shopfront Grant Scheme? FlyerTrade body/organisationWebsiteSocial MediaNewspaper AdvertWord of mouthOther (please specify):

Declaration

I declare that I have read, fully understand and agree with the terms and conditions of the Scheme. I confirm that, where required, I have applied for all relevant consents or permission, statutory or otherwise. I am not in arreas as to any payment of rates or charges to South Dublin County Council. By Signing this declaration you agree to receive correspondence relating to South Dublin County Tourism events via electronic means.

Please tick the box to confirm that you have read and are in agreement with the declaration above: