Taxonomy List

Funding for Architectural Heritage Conservation

Grants, schemes and incentives to support the conservation of architectural heritage.

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

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

A wide range of other funding opportunities can also be found below.

Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2024

The Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2024 (BHIS) is for the repair and conservation of structures that are protected under the Planning and Development Acts.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 17th January 2024

Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2024 (BHIS) - Routine Maintenance and Minor Repairs

As part of the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2024 (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 2024 (BHIS) Guidance Circular below.

Closing date for receipt of applications is Wednesday, 17th January 2024

Burial Ground Grant Scheme

This grant provides financial assistance to Meath based Graveyard and Burial Ground Committees who work voluntarily to enhance and maintain their local graveyards and burial grounds.

Community Monuments Fund

Find out about our Community Monuments Funds

Conservation Seminar

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

Department of Housing Thatching Grant

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

Heritage Council Thatch Conservation Grant Scheme

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.

Historic Structures Fund 2024

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 is Wednesday, 17th January 2024

Historic Structures Fund 2024 - Historic Shopfronts

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 receipt of applications is Wednesday, 17th January 2024

Historic Structures Fund 2024 - Traditional Irish-Language Shop Facades

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 Wednesday, 17th January 2024