Retail Window Merchandising Grant 2024 : Application
Description
KCC Business Support Unit, MERITS, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas,
Co Kildare W91 FE8V, Email shopfrontgrant@kildarecoco.ie
Retail Window Merchandising Grant
PART A - GENERAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SCHEME
Scheme Overview
The Retail Window Merchandising Grant provides financial support to retailers and businesses, in our town centres, to design and enhance their window displays. An attractive and inviting streetscape plays a pivotal role in enhancing the retail experience across County Kildare.
The grant can be used for general internal displays including lighting and shelving and can be employed in conjunction with festival days and public holidays (e.g. St Brigid, St Patrick, Easter, Hallowe'en and Christmas) and local events (e.g. sporting events and race meetings).
The Retail Window Merchandising Grant is administered through Kildare County Council and has the right to use their discretion in regard to processes and the development of terms and conditions that are appropriate for the County’s streetscapes and businesses. All applicants will be required to comply with planning codes, legislative requirements, and other compliance requirements.
Note: Applicants to our funding schemes will be automatically entered for our Pride of Premises Awards ceremony at the end of the year.
PART B - APPLICATION PROCESS FOR SCHEME
To apply for the Retail Window Merchandising Grant, all applicants must adhere to the following application process:
1. Complete the following application form by clicking 'Apply' on this page; requirements include:
- Photo of the current exterior of the premises
- Quotations; 1 x Materials quotation, with Vat clearly stated
- Declaration of ownership or written permission from the landlord/owner that the proposed work can be carried out (only applicable for structural works)
- Tax Clearance Certificate.
- Proof of Payment of Rates to Kildare County Council or a payment plan in place.
- The application, and all subsequent forms, are to be signed by the business owner/ director.
Important: Please ensure no work is paid for, or completed before the application for Grant Aid is approved by the Economic Development Team in Kildare County Council.
Important: Cash payments to your contractor or suppliers are PROHIBITED; all payments must be completed by EFT or cheque/ bank draft and proof of payment will be sought.
2. The Business Support Unit will review your application and will respond with a decision.
3. Should your application be successful, we will respond with a signed Letter of Offer for you to countersign.
4. At this stage, work can commence.
5. Once work has been completed (within 4 months from the date of the Letter of Offer) your contractor must be paid and the claim can be submitted to the Business Support Unit within 30 days of its completion.
6. At this stage, payment will be made by KCC to the applicant.
Eligibility
1. Eligibility
The scheme is open to independently owned businesses that are on the main thoroughfare of towns and villages in Co Kildare; all forms must be completed and signed by the business owner/ director.
Those premises that have no commercial rates outstanding to Kildare County Council or have a payment plan in place.
Grants will not be offered in respect of the following:
· Works already completed before the application was received
· Structural repairs
· Security features such as CCTV systems and shutters
2. Amount of Grant Available
The scheme will provide a Retail Window Merchandising Grant of 50% funding on eligible expenditure up to a max. of €1,000 over the calendar year. Businesses can use this fund at their discretion over the course of the year (i.e. giving you scope to forward plan and cost your window displays around festivals/ seasons), but not exceed a total of €1,000 in KCC reimbursement.
3. Privacy & Data Protection
Personal information collected by Kildare County Council (KCC) is done so for KCC to process your application. Legally we can process this information as it is necessary for KCC to comply with its statutory/legal obligations. The protection of your data is a key priority for the Council and your data will be processed in line with KCC's Privacy policy which is available at: https://www.kildare.ie/CountyCouncil/YourCouncil/GovernanceandCompliance/DataProtection/DataProtectionStatement/ or hardcopy at Kildare County Council, Devoy Park, Naas Co Kildare W91 X77F.
If you require further information regarding KCC's Privacy Statement, you can contact email dataprotection@kildarecoco.ie or customercare@kildarecoco.ie, write to Data Protection Officer, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co Kildare W91 X77F, or phone 045 980 200.
4. Freedom of Information
Applicants should be aware that, under the Freedom of Information Act 2014, information provided by them in this Application may be liable to be disclosed. Applicants are asked to consider if any of the information provided by them in their Application should not be disclosed because of its confidentiality or commercial sensitivity. If Applicants consider that certain information is not to be disclosed because of its confidentiality or commercial sensitivity, Applicants must, when providing such information, clearly identify such information and specify the reasons for its confidentiality or commercial sensitivity. If Applicants do not identify information as confidential or commercially sensitive, it is liable to be released in response to a Freedom of Information request without further notice or consultation with the Applicant. Kildare County Council will, where possible, consult with the Applicant about confidential or commercially sensitive information so identified before deciding on a request received under Freedom of Information.
If you have any queries, please contact the Business Support Unit, Kildare County Council, by email at shopfrontgrant@kildarecoco.ie or Phone 045 980838.
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