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 the North West City areas of Ballymun and Finglas. South West Inner City Area Shopfront Improvement Scheme 2026 Apply for funding to refurbish or improve the shopfront of your business or commercial premises in areas such as the Liberties, Dolphin's Barn, Rialto, Kilmainham and Inchicore.