1. Resource and Funding Workshop Funding for Heritage Projects
Melanie McQuade
Heritage Officer

2. Heritage Council Community Grant Scheme
Annual Grant Scheme for Community/NGO-led projects - 'bottom-up approach'
Open to: Not-for-profit voluntary and community groups, and heritage-related NGOs.
Funding: Max. 75% of the total project expenditure,
≤ €8,000

3. Heritage Council Community Grant Scheme
What kind of project can apply:
Training / Demonstrations
Seminars
Community Heritage Websites
Conservation reports/management plans
Surveys and audits (habitats, graveyards, monuments)
Conservation works: building repairs/habitats/objects

4. Heritage Council Community Grant Scheme
Deadline for applications early Feb (5pm 9th Feb 2018)
Mid-April – informed if grant application successful
Must run an event during Heritage Week 18th – 26th Aug. (budget for cost of event).
Works carried out under this grant scheme must be completed by 16 November 2018.

5. Westmeath County Council Cemetery Grant Scheme
Open to: Local Community Groups
Maximum €750 or 90% of costs
Labour costs not grant funded
Eligible works:
Cemetery maintenance
Recording Schemes
Conservation Reports/Studies
Open March apply by April
Complete works by Oct/Nov.
Intention to pay up front (TBC)

6. Arts, Heritage, Libraries
Creative Ireland
Arts, Heritage, Libraries
Apply by 15th March 2018

7. Built Heritage
Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS): Protected Structure/s
Apply by 31st January, works to be completed Oct
Up to 50% of costs - €2,500-€15,000
Roof repairs
Repair/replace gutters/downpipes
Repair External walls, doors & windows
Internal features: floors, walls, staircases, ceilings
Improve energy efficiency
Works to be carried out by/ on advice of Conservation Professional

8. Structures at Risk Fund (SARF)
Built Heritage
Structures at Risk Fund (SARF)
Structures (not just RPS) in URGENT need of repair
Does not cover routine maintenance
80% of the total project cost
€15,000- €30,000
Full costing & Method Statement required
Works to be completed late Oct.
All works to be carried out by/ on advice of Conservation Professional

9. Irish Georgian Society Conservation Grants Programme
Built Heritage Grants
Irish Georgian Society Conservation Grants Programme
National Fund of €50,000
For conservation works to structures of significant architectural merit
Deadline for applications: 5pm Fri 23rd February

10. Thanks for your attention
Contact details: Melanie McQuade (044)