The Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2023 (BHIS) is for the repair and conservation of structures that are protected under the Planning and Development Acts.

Closing date for receipt of applications under this scheme is 23rd January 2023

As part of the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2023 (BHIS) the Department will again be providing a funding stream under this scheme for works of routine maintenance and minor repairs, which were not previously eligible for funding under the scheme. Qualifying and Non Qualifying Works are set out in Section 7 of the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2023 (BHIS) Guidance Circular below.

Closing date for this scheme is 23rd January 2023

The 2023 Built Heritage Investment Scheme includes ring-fenced funding of €500,000 nationally for conservation repairs to eligible historic thatched structures.

Meath County Council in conjunction with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage are inviting applications for the Community Monuments Fund 2023.

Closing date for receipt of applications under this scheme is 30th January 2023

Meath has a unique built environment of extraordinary quality - our historic buildings and structures are a vital part of our heritage.

A grant is available towards the cost of renovating thatched roofs of owner occupied houses.

The aim of this scheme is to conserve historic thatched roofs to make sure that the buildings are usable and remain part of the cultural landscape of Ireland.

The primary focus of the Historic Structures Fund will be on conservation and enhancement of historic structures and buildings for the benefit of communities and the public.

Closing date for receipt of applications under this scheme is 23rd January 2023

The purpose of the stream is to support and incentivise the conservation of historic shop fronts within the criteria of eligible essential repairs and small capital works, for the refurbishment and conservation of historic shop facades, windows, signage and other associated details to safeguard the shopfronts and keep them in use.

Closing date for this scheme is 23rd January 2023

The purpose of the stream is to support and incentivise the conservation of traditional Irish-language shop facades within the criteria of essential repairs and small capital works for the refurbishment and conservation of historic Irish-language shop facades, windows, signage and other associated details to safeguard the shop facades and keep them in use. The additional funding will be made available under the historic shopfronts stream of the Historic Structures Fund.

Closing date for receipt of applications is 23rd January 2023

In the context of the forthcoming strategy for built vernacular, the pilot stream for vernacular structures introduced in 2021 will be retained, with funding of €50,000. The purpose of the stream is to support conservation repairs and small capital works to vernacular structures that are not listed in local authority Records of Protected Structures or otherwise legally protected. Such structures may be located within an Architectural Conservation Area. All local authorities can apply for funding for specific projects of between €5,000 and €10,000 for eligible projects.

Closing date for receipt of applications under this scheme is 23rd January 2023

The Irish Georgian Society is inviting applications for its Conservation Grants Programme 2022 with submissions accepted until Monday 21st February. A total of €40,000 will be available which will comprise €30,000 from IGS London and €10,000 through the newly created Homan Potterton Conservation Grant.

Architectural preservation incentives

Tax incentives for architectural conservation

The Heritage Council, in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine manages the GLAS traditional farm buildings grant scheme. Only farmers approved in the Green Low-Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme (GLAS) are eligible to apply.

Closing date for applications: Tuesday 18th February 2020 before 5pm.