Westmeath County Council in conjunction with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage are inviting applications for the Historic Structures Fund for 2022. 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. Funding is being offered for Vernacular Structures and for Historic Shop Fronts, with an additional funding allocation for the conservation of traditional Irish-language shopfronts. To be eligible for the grant buildings must be on the Record of Protected Structures or be within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA). Full details are outlined on the circular.
Closing date for receipt of applications is close of business on the 31st January 2022
Queries in relation to this grant scheme should be addressed to heritage@westmeathcoco.ie
Westmeath County Council in conjunction with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage are inviting applications for the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2022.
The Built Heritage Investment Scheme is designed to support owners and custodians in caring for our built heritage and ensuring that it is protected into the future.
To be eligible for the grant buildings must be on the Record of Protected Structures or be within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA).
Full details are outlined on the circular.
Closing date for receipt of applications is close of business on the 31st January 2022
Queries in relation to this grant scheme should be addressed to heritage@westmeathcoco.ie
Applications are invited for the Community Monuments Fund 2022. Grants will help custodians and owners of archaeological monuments to safeguard them into the future for the benefit of local communities and the visiting public. In addition, they will provide support for heritage professions and job opportunities in building conservation and other traditional skills. Applications by private owners or community groups for funding under the under the CMF must be made to the Heritage Office of Westmeath County Council by 15th February. The core aims of the Community Monuments Fund are the conservation, maintenance, protection and promotion of archaeological monuments.
Funding is available for:
Funding is available in three streams.
Application forms and full details available below
Queries and applications should be addressed to: heritage@westmeathcoco.ie
Grants for the renewal or repair of thatch are available from the Department of Housing, Planning, Community and Local Government. To be eligible for this grant the house must be a normal place of residence. Further information and application forms are available from the Thatching Grants Section. Thatched buildings which are on the Record of Protected Structures may also qualify for grants assistance under the conservation grants schemes
Thatching Grants Section,The GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Grant scheme is run by the Heritage Council in partnership with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine for farmers approved in the GLAS scheme.
A grant award of up to 75% of the cost of the works is available, with grant varying from €4,000 to a maximum of €25,000. The grant is available for the conservation of traditional farm outbuildings, including roof, walls, structural repairs, windows and doors.
The grant is also available for other related structures including historic yard surfaces, walls, gate pillars and gates. The emphasis is on essential repairs, with restoration works having a low priority.
The scheme opens annually for funding. For details see the Heritage Council website