Belfast City Council – Vacant to Vibrant

We are delighted to announce that Belfast City Council has secured an additional £700k in capital funding to extend the Vacant to Vibrant Citywide scheme (excluding the city centre). This funding includes £500k from the Department for Communities and £200k from Belfast City Council, and will help bring more jobs, creativity, and vibrancy to Belfast’s arterial routes by supporting property owners and occupiers to bring vacant properties back into use. Please note that the scheme operates citywide but excludes the city centre boundary. 

Applications are now open for this new round of funding, contact vacanttovibrant@belfastcity.gov.uk to request an application pack.

Information about the Vacant to Vibrant scheme is available on our website including testimonials from previous successful applicants, as well as our free Matchmaking Service, available for those seeking assistance to find a suitable premises. https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/community/projects-and-support/vacant-to-vibrant-scheme

Information Sessions:
To find out more about the scheme or to speak to a member of the team to discuss eligibility and timescales, a series of information sessions have been scheduled in January, as detailed below:

Applications are available on a first come, first served basis until the funding is exhausted but please contact a member of the team before you submit your application.