Retail Window Merchandising Grant
Description
Business Support Unit, LEO Office, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas,
Co Kildare W91 X77F, Email localenterprise@kildarecoco.ie
APPLICATION PROCESS FOR SCHEME
In order to apply for the Retail Window Merchandising Grant all applicants must adhere to the following application process:
- Complete the following application form on Submit.com
- It is important that all Costs and Quotations are included.
- The Economic Development Unit will approve the application (pending all applicants having completed the training module with the LEO Kildare, listed below)
Retail/Visual Merchandising Workshop 5th May 2022 @ 1pm (Compulsory)
It is important that the following are included:
- Photo of current exterior of premises
- Indicative Costings for purchases (website quotes will suffice)
- Written Quotes for work that is proposed
- Written proof of ownership (if the premises is owned) or written permission from the landlord/owner that the proposed work can be carried out
- A copy of the header of your business bank statement which includes business name and account details.
The Economic Development team will review your application
- Once we review the application, we will respond with decision.
- Once work has been completed your contractor must then be paid and claim can be submitted to Economic Development Unit
- At this stage, payment can be made to the applicant
Overview
Retail Window Merchandising Grant
The focus of this scheme is to provide a level of financial support to retail businesses, in our town centres, to design & develop their business in 2022. This scheme will financially assist and support independent retail business owners to enhance their window displays or for merchandising. Funding under the scheme is only available to existing businesses.
The window design/merchandising grant will be administered through Local Authorities and each local Authority has the right to use their discretion in regard to their process and the development of appropriate terms and conditions that are appropriate for their respective streetscapes, businesses etc. All applicants will be required to comply with planning codes, legislative requirements and other compliance requirements.
1. Who is Eligible?
- Businesses that have attended the Retail/Visual Merchandising Workshop 5th May 2022 @ 1pm
- The scheme is open to all existing retail businesses to improve their window appeal and/or to assist with merchandising
- Those premises that have no commercial rates outstanding to Kildare County Council or have a payment plan in place.
2. Amount of Grant Available
The scheme will provide for up to €500 (ex VAT) per premises or 80% funding for Window Design/Merchandising
3. Privacy & Data Protection
Personal information collected by Kildare Council is done so in order for us to process your application. Legally we can process this information as it is necessary for us to comply with our statutory / legal obligations. The protection of your personal data is a key priority for the Council and your data will be processed in line with our Privacy policy which is available at: https://www.kildare.ie/CountyCouncil/YourCouncil/GovernanceandCompliance/DataProtection/DataProtectionStatement/ or hardcopy from our offices at Kildare County Council, Devoy Park, Naas
Co Kildare W91 X77F.
If you require further information regarding our Privacy Statement, you can contact us at E-mail dataprotection@kildarecoco.ie or customercare@kildarecoco.ie, write to us at: Data Protection Officer, Áras Chill Dara, Devoy Park, Naas, Co Kildare W91 X77F, or phone 045 980 200.
4. Applications for Funding Timeline
The scheme will be open from the 05/05/2022 for applications. Applicants will apply through their relevant Local Authority. The scheme will close on the 8th July 2022.
Only when approval of funding is received may you make purchases to be funded.
To claim for purchases forward paid receipts for the items approved to the Economic Development Unit
6. 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 commercial 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 commercial sensitive information so identified before making a decision on a request received under Freedom of Information.
Any further information requested on the Retail Window Merchandising Grant please contact The Business Support Unit ,Kildare County Council
Email:localenterprise@kildarecoco.ie ,Phone 045 980838.
Eligibility
1. Who is Eligible?
- Businesses that have attended the Retail/Visual Merchandising Workshop 5th May 2022 @ 1pm
- The scheme is open to all existing retail businesses to improve their window appeal and/or to assist with merchandising
- Those premises that have no commercial rates outstanding to Kildare County Council or have a payment plan in place.
Retail Window Merchandising Grant
Deadline
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