Extra information on what you need to do to apply for a shop front improvement grant.

The information below is a summary of our full guidance notes for our shop front improvement grants scheme.

How much you can apply for

  • Grants of up to £2,000
  • Funding is 50% match-funded – so if your project costs £1,000, the grant could cover £500
  • At least seven grants will be awarded (more may be available if some projects cost less)

Who can apply

  • Owners, leaseholders (with at least 3 years left), or tenants (with landlord’s permission)
  • Businesses with a shop front facing the street
  • You shop must be in Aldershot, Farnborough or North Camp
  • Priority goes to independent businesses or small chains (less than 5 shops)

What the grant may cover

You can use the grant for:

  • New or restored shop fronts
  • Repairing original features (for example: woodwork or masonry)
  • Repainting in suitable colours
  • Signage and lighting (with permission)
  • Making entrances more accessible

You can’t use the grant for:

  • Work already started or finished
  • Internal refurbishments
  • Shutters, CCTV, or rear/side improvements
  • VAT you can reclaim

Our priority areas

  • Aldershot: Union Street, Wellington Street, Victoria Road
  • Farnborough: Queensmead, Victoria Road, Meads/Princes Mead
  • North Camp: Lynchford Road, Camp Road, Alexandra Road

Before you apply

Please make sure you have done the following before you apply for this grant:

Deadline for completing the works

All work must be finished and paid for by 31 March 2026.


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