A £100,000 fund has been launched to support improvements to shopfronts across South Kesteven’s town centres.
Businesses can apply for grants of up to £5,000 to cover eligible work, which includes exterior painting, new signage, reinstating traditional features, repairs such as glazing, vegetation removal, professional fees, and the installation of approved security measures. All projects must follow South Kesteven District Council’s updated shopfront design guidance.
The funding is available to owners or tenants of retail, leisure, hospitality, or office premises with a clearly defined shopfront. Tenants must provide evidence of permission to carry out changes.
Applications require details of the proposed work, estimated costs, and the amount of funding requested. The first round of applications closes on 15 September 2025. If funds remain, a second round will open.
All projects must be completed by 28 February 2026. The scheme is supported by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
