Carlow Council open applications for Streetscape Paint Scheme in a number of local Carlow areas
The scheme is open and will offer financial aid for business to make improvements to shop fronts
Carlow County Council have opened applications for the Streetscape Paint scheme for a number of local areas around Carlow.
They have opened applications for St Mullins, Tullow, and Clonegal.
The Council's Streetscape scheme is financial Aid of up to 80% of eligible costs will be financed by Carlow County Council, with the remainder of costs being paid by the applicant. Upgrade works can include painting, repairs, decluttering (removal of old wiring, etc.), new signage, outside lighting, window display design/merchandising. The minimum upgrade is €1,250 which will result in a grant of €1,000, and more substantial upgrades are permissible.
Eligibility for the scheme is as follows:
-This scheme is open to premises in County Carlow only.
-The scheme is open to commercial Premises Only
-Owner Permission is Required for any Works
-Community Groups can submit applications as a project for a specific property and up to 80% of -funding will be provided where a contractor is being used and 100% of funding where materials only are being provided.
-Application must be completed in full with all requested documentation provided
-Invoices must be provided for all works
-Invoices must include Supplier Name and Business Address, Supplier Vat Number (or PPS Number if not registered for vat), and vat amount (€0.00 if not registered for vat)
-Proof of Payment of all invoices must also be provided
-Proof of Payment is a copy of your Bank Statement showing payments going out of your account
-Payment amount and Supplier Name on the Bank Statement must match the amount and name on the invoice
-Payments by cash are not allowed under the scheme
-You must provide Photographs of the premises Before works commence
-You must provide Photographs of the premises After works are completed
More information about the scheme can be found by following the link HERE.