This section outlines the grants offered by Economic Development. For other grants offered by the Council, see here.
Economic Development Grants
Economic Development Grants
Waterford City & County Council offers a range of Economic Development grants each year to support the enhancement and revitalisation of local towns and villages. These grants aim to boost economic activity, improve local amenities, and make Waterford a more attractive place to live, work, and visit.
Each grant scheme has specific criteria and a limited budget. Please note that submitting an application does not guarantee funding, and some grants have strict deadlines. If you miss a deadline, check our website or follow our social media for updates on future opportunities.
Your local elected representatives play a key role in shaping these grant programmes and allocating funding, ensuring community needs are addressed through targeted economic supports.
Urban Facade Improvement Scheme 2025
Waterford City & County Council is extending a support to assist in the improvement of visible facades (upper and lower floors) of buildings in high notable areas of Waterford City, Tramore Town Centre and Dungarvan Town Centre.
This scheme allows for up to 50% of the cost of improvement works (excl. VAT) to the exterior presentation of a building, including upper floors, up to €2,000 (amount decided upon approval).
How it works?
- Fill out the application form, submit two quotes for the estimated costs, a description of the planned works and pictures of the property.
- If your application is approved you will be notified the amount you have been approved for and a deadline of 6 months to complete the works.
- Return the Supplier Set Up Form by post. This form is our way of paying out to you once the works are completed. A hard copy must be sent. You can find this below.
- Once the works are complete, submit your invoices and a picture of the completed works. You will be allowed 50% of the costs of works (excl. VAT) up to the amount you were allocated when approved.
The Living City Initiative
The Living City Initiative is a scheme of property tax incentives designed to regenerate both historic buildings and other buildings in specified cities. The scheme applies to certain “special regeneration areas” (SRAs) in the centres of Dublin, Cork, Limerick, Galway, Waterford and Kilkenny.
These areas have been designated for the purposes of the scheme by Order of the Minister for Finance. The maps and boundaries of these SRAs can be found on the websites of the respective local authorities and Waterford’s are displayed below.
Living City Initiative Infographic Living City Initiative Application Form Living City Initiative FAQ
