Shopfront Improvement Schemes Shopfront Improvement Schemes have been providing funding to help businesses and commercial premises refurbish, update and improve their shopfronts since 2021. Applications normally open in March. DCC Menu North West City Shopfront Improvement Scheme 2026 Apply for funding to refurbish or improve your shopfront in Ballymun and Finglas. South West Inner City Area Shopfront Improvement Scheme 2026 Apply for funding to improve a shopfront in the Liberties, Dolphin's Barn, Rialto, Kilmainham and Inchicore.