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Harrogate BID relaunches match funding scheme for shop-front improvements
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Town-centre businesses in Harrogate can now get help with shop-front and accessibility improvements following the relaunch of Harrogate BID's match funding scheme.
Every year, the Business Improvement District (BID) provides the match funding to its member businesses for support with improvement works, to help them create a good first impression for visitors to the town.
The BID will provide grants of up to £750 to any members within the Harrogate BID area, on a 'first come, first served' basis.
Harrogate BID’s chief executive, Matthew Chapman, said:
We want to continue to champion Harrogate as the jewel in Yorkshire’s crown and creating a fantastic first impression is a big part of this.
Any of our levy-paying members are eligible to help spruce up their shop front or enhance accessibility into their store.
Multiple businesses benefit from this grant every year and we’re always keen to offer supportive funding such as this.
The grant offers investment into repairs and redecorations of entrances and fronts, refurbishment or replacement of graphics and signage and improvements on accessibility including the installation of ramps, handrails or automatic doors.
Any businesses wishing to submit a request for a grant should email info@harrogatebid.co.uk with a short description of the proposed work, any equipment needed, the expected completion date and any quotations.
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