Guide 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:

• Get two quotes for all works
• Check if you need planning permission
• Shops must display UKSPF branding (materials will be provided)

Deadline for completing the works

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