Date: From 10th December 2023

We wanted to inform you that the Revitalising Rural Town Centre Fund has reopened. As part of the 10 Towns programme, commercial premises across the County's rural market towns could be eligible for financial support of up to £2000 to revitalise their shop front. 

This is a targeted fund for premises located in designated areas of each rural market town. Applications from premises located outside of each town's designated area may be considered on a case by case basis should the project provide significant impact. 

Who can apply?

• Freeholders and leaseholders are eligible.
• 20% match funding will be required from each applicant

What type of expenditure is eligible?

• Decoration of building
• Lighting
• Canopies (subject to planning permission)
• New bilingual signage

Timelines

• Applications must be submitted no later than 31 January 2024 to be considered. 
• Those successful can commence works after being issued with a grant offer letter. Works undertaken before receiving a grant offer letter are not eligible.
• Projects must complete by end of September 2024.
• Please note expenditure incurred for works before a funding letter is issued is ineligible for support

How to access support?

Contact RDPSIRGAR@carmarthenshire.gov.uk to find out if your business premises is eligible for support before submitting an application form. All applications must ensure their application aligns with the guidelines and recommendations noted in the Carmarthenshire Built Heritage Design Guide.