Town Council Grants
Shop Front Grant Applications Now Open
The Town Council is inviting local independent retail/service businesses in Burnham-on-Sea to apply for the Shop Front Grants scheme to make visual improvements to their shop fronts, including vacant premises.
Grants up to £2,000 will be awarded to applicants who meet the criteria in eligible areas of Burnham-on-Sea town centre (including adjacent feeder streets).
All requirements are detailed on the application form which is available on the Town Council website:
Click here for application form
The deadline for applications is midday on the 2nd February 2026, applications received after this time will not be considered eligible.
The Town Council has a budget available for grants for 2025/26 which will be distributed to community groups, charities and local organisations.
The latest round of grant applications will be discussed at the Finance & Governance Committee meeting on Monday 13th October 2025.
Are you a local community group, charity or local organisation that is looking for funding?
The money can be used to support the cost of a capital project, such as purchasing equipment or works to buildings, or it can be towards the general running costs, or to deliver a community event. Providing these grants to our community is something that the Council feels privileged to be able do and we want to be able to support our communities where it is needed.