Funding for Architectural Heritage
Please see below for information on funding for Architectural Heritage. An information pack on protected structures is available from the Heritage Office of Meath County Council - tel. 046-9097405 or email heritage@meathcoco.ie
Failte Ireland, Heritage Fund.
Failte Ireland have just launched a new Tourism Capital Investment Programme, aimed at the Built Heritage area. The programme is designed to support small-scale projects (i.e. less than €200,000), so is a complement to the existing programme for Upgrade of Existing Visitor Attractions (which is for projects of €250k+). Projects for works on Heritage Properties, Historic Houses and Gardens can qualify for up to 80% funding under this new scheme, and works which qualify would be in the areas of restoration / preservation works, as well as other capital works that would enhance the visitor experience.
Further details, guidelines and application form, are available on www.failteireland.ie/capitalgrants The fund is now open for receiving applications, with closing date of June 30th, 2011.
Failte Ireland, Heritage Fund Guidelines 2011 pdf, 223kb
Failte Ireland, Heritage Fund Application Form 2011 doc, 48kb
Structures at Risk fund 2011
The Department of the Environment, Heritage and Local Government has introduced a Structures at Risk Fund for 2011 to assist with works to protected structures. Only structures in immediate danger of significant deterioration are eligible, and only two applications per Local Authority will be considered for funding.
Details and application forms may be downloaded below or on request, and applications made to Lynda Thornton, Meath County Council, Planning and Community Department, Abbey Road, Navan,
Closing date 21st April 2011.
Structures at Risk fund 2011 Application pdf, 346kb
List of Financial Aids in County Meath pdf, 48kb
Traditional Building and Conservation Skill and Trades Register
In dealing with a historic building for anything other than routine maintenance, professional input is essential and tradesmen with traditional skills are needed. Using incorrect, inappropriate or unnecessary methods and materials can do a great deal of expensive damage.
The list below is not comprehensive and is being continually updated. The inclusion of a professional consultant, craftsman or tradesman on this list is not an indication of Local Authority approval of their skill or experience, merely that they have represented themselves as having such skills.
Traditional Building and Conservation Skill and Trades Register pdf, 245kb
