22 April, 2016 in Company News

Urban Development Grant Scheme is now open

The Department for Social Development is currently taking applications for Urban Development Grants (UDG) for 2016 / 2017.

The UDG scheme offers discretionary grants to help urban areas in Northern Ireland. The grants areDSD Urban Development Grant CavanaghKelly offered so that land and buildings which are vacant, derelict or underused can be developed and brought back into use.

The Department for Social Development (DSD) website provides further details of a range of project types that may attract UDG such:

  • inner / middle city housing
  • retail
  • commercial
  • light industrial

The deadline for receipt of applications is Friday 13 May 2016, 5.00pm

For those interested in applying for this grant you can do so by downloading and completing the application form.

As part of your application you will need to provide the following information:

  • the nature of the project
  • cost details
  • employment implications
  • timescale for the project
  • nature of assistance required
  • type of economic activity for which the building will be used
  • the development experience of the applicant
  • other potential sources of funding
  • overall project benefits

If you require help or assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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