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

2. 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
Apply by 13th March
Complete works by Oct/Nov.
Intention to pay up front (TBC)

3. Arts, Heritage, Libraries
Creative Ireland
Arts, Heritage, Libraries

4. Shop Front Enhancement Scheme
Max grant €2,500 = 50% of cost of works
Painting and repair in keeping with streetscape
Traditional shopfronts favoured
*PP may be required
For queries in relation to Protected Structures or Architectural Conservation Areas contact Heritage Officer

5. 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

6. Historic Structures Fund (HSF)
Built Heritage
Historic Structures Fund (HSF)
Structures in need of repair for benefit of Community
Does not cover routine maintenance
Stream 1: €15,000 - €50,000: 20% match fund
Stream 2: €50,000 - €200,000: 50% match fund
Full costing & Method Statement required
Works to be completed late Oct.
All works to be carried out by/ on advice of Conservation Professional

7. 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: 11th March

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