City Centre Façade Improvement Grant Guidelines 2026

-Applicant is in arrears with commercial rates

-Buildings in arrears of commercial rates with a formal agreement in place with Cork City Council.

payments without a formal agreement in place

with Cork City Council.

-Colour proposed compliments the heritage of the street

Paint Fund contributions must be accepted / declined within 14 days of the date on which the Council notifies successful applicants of their allocation. It is expected that all applicants will be notified before April 2026 with all proposals to be complete by September 30 th , 2026.

2. St Patrick’s Street Shopfront Grant Scheme

The Shopfront Improvement Scheme is an opportunity for businesses to enhance their premises

through the restoration of traditional shopfronts, upgrade of lighting and signs along with other

elements in need of improvement to enhance the presentation of the overall streetscape.

Applicants can apply for a grant towards a new façade or submit a proposal for a package of

interventions.

Examples of Eligible Proposals

Examples of Ineligible proposals

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