The Vacant to Vibrant scheme has already transformed 26 properties in the city centre
A scheme transforming vacant properties in Belfast city centre into new homes for businesses and other organisations is to be extended citywide.
Thanks to an additional £500,000 in funding from the Department for Communities and the UK Shared Prosperity Fund, the scheme is set to be extended further across the wider council boundary, including arterial routes into the city. Grants are also still available for those located within the city centre.
To apply for the citywide scheme, businesses, organisations and property owners must be located within the Belfast City Council boundary, be an independent retailer, small-medium business, social enterprise, charity, cultural or voluntary organisation and be able to contribute a minimum of 10% match funding, if successful.
"Every £1 invested in Vacant to Vibrant so far will generate £4 in rates income by bringing unused properties back into use. The businesses we’ve helped so far have also created 110 employment opportunities and, together, they’re making Belfast a more attractive place to invest and visit.
Belfast City Centre North Belfast South Belfast East Belfast West Belfast Andersonstown Department For Communities
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