Kilkenny businesses encouraged to apply for grants under Commerical Premises Paint Scheme
Cllr Peter 'Chap' Cleere is calling for local businesses to apply for grants under the Commerical Premises Paint Scheme 2024.
The scheme will offer a grant of €450 or 50% of the cost of of the work, whichever is the lesser.
The scheme, which was first piloted in Graignamangh in 2016 and then subsequently rolled out throughout the county was first proposed by Cllr Cleere.
"The scheme has gone from strength to strength since it was first introduced," he said.
"I know this initiative will help lots of buildings get a facelift over the next couple of months.
"Hundreds of businesses have benefitted from this scheme right around the county over the last number of years, which has had a very positive impact on every community throughout the city and county."
Applications are invited from owners and/or occupiers of commercial properties.
It is a condition of eligibility the painting works proposed are required to the street facing facades of commercial properties.
Closing date for receipt of completed applications is Friday, May 3, 2024.