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Support for Businesses

Support for Businesses
 

Council can provide financial support for new or existing businesses based in Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough. 

Grants and funding opportunities will run throughout the year for qualifying businesses, so keep an eye on this page as our grsnt programme expands. 

Support for Businesses

Out of Town Centre Shopfront Improvement Programme

Funding to support the revitalisation of out-of-town commercial areas across the Borough, assisting with a range of external improvements to shopfronts.

View Out of Town Centre Shopfront Improvement Programme

Rural Investment and Growth Fund

Bringing new growth opportunities for rural businesses within the Borough, offering support of up to 50% of project costs with grants available from £10,000 - £20,000.

View Rural Investment and Growth Fund

Employee Upskilling Fund

Grants of up to £10,000 to help local micro, small and medium‑sized businesses upskill existing employees.

View Employee Upskilling Fund