North West City Shopfront Improvement Scheme 2026
Businesses in the North West City area can apply for funding to refurbish or improve their shopfronts. Find out how to apply.
Applications Are Now Open for 2026
The Shopfront Improvement Scheme has been running in Dublin's North West since 2021. It is funded through the Councillors' Discretionary Fund and usually launches in March each year.
The scheme is open to businesses and commercial premises across the North West City areas of Ballymun and Finglas. It offers funding for projects to refurbish or renew shopfronts. Shopfront 'greening' is also encouraged, as are measures to improve access for all to shops and premises. Awards are made depending on available funds.
Qualifying works include:
- Painting and redecorating an existing shopfront.
- Repair, decluttering, greening and general enhancement of shop and building fronts.
- Certain works to the upper floors of buildings, such as sash or timber window repair and rainwater goods repair.
- Removal of high-level signage and redundant signage (first floor and above and protecting signs).
- Installation of new shopfronts or material changes to existing frontages, subject to planning permission.
How to Apply
Applications are open until Friday, 26 June 2026.
- Download and fill out the application form below.
- Return it by email to the address below or post it to the Ballymun Area Office before 26 June.
Find more information on the scheme in the brochure below. If you have any questions, please get in touch by email or phone.