Details

Funding can be spent on capital investment only. Revenue or operating costs are not eligible, except for, directly related architect fees and professional costs (10% of the total eligible project costs considered maximum).

Funds can be used for:

• improving vacant premises to attract new tenants
• conversion costs to enable new/expanded uses
• installation of, or upgrades to, fixtures and fittings
• energy efficiency improvements
• accessibility improvements
• external works and cosmetic improvements

This fund is designed to help bring vacant high street and town centre premises across the Falkirk area back into use.

It is recognised that high streets are changing and this fund is aimed at helping landlords and tenants adapt to changing consumer demands where a capital investment can open up new or more sustainable uses, in a currently vacant premise. The fund will help address the issue of vacant town centre unit space (priority will be given to ground floor units), stimulate new start-up activity and support business and Third Sector expansion. This will help improve amenities, increase footfall and contribute to re-shaping and creating vibrant town centre environments.

Applicants must not have commenced any of the activities for which they are applying for funding. No supplier invoices should be received and no supplier payments made before the grant award date.

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Geographical areas funded: Falkirk

Fund type

Type of funding:

Grant

Type of cost:

Capital

Fund award sizes

Minimum:

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Maximum:

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Notes on award amounts:

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Who can apply

Eligible applicants must be:

• Formally registered Third Sector organisations with fewer than 250 employees
• Taking on a vacant unit for a minimum 12-month term (priority will be given to ground floor units, and the unit must have been vacant for a minimum of 1 month at the point of application)
• Able to provide a minimum of 25% match funding

Applications are welcomed from:

• Third Sector landlords with an identified tenant
• Third Sector start‑ups wishing to occupy a vacant unit
• Existing Third Sector organisations expanding into new town centre premises

When to apply

Fund is open for applications.

Next deadline: 15 Feb 2027

How to apply

To get more detailed guidance, or find out if your project might be eligible please submit an email outlining the project to: [email protected]

The project outline should include:

• details of the applicant
• address of proposed premises
• proposed use
• description and cost of improvement works
• match funding proposal
• timeline for project
• confirm if any statutory consents such as planning and/or building control are required.

A Fund officer will be in touch with you to discuss the project further . The outline case will be assessed and if suitable for the fund, the applicant will be given access to the application portal, where fuller application details will be required. Funding panels will decide on grant application outcomes and will be held on an as needs basis.

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Activites funded: Community development and regeneration Community facilities General charitable activities Heritage and building preservation

Beneficiaries funded: Local communities Voluntary sector organisations

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