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The vision of the Irish Georgian Society is to conserve, protect and foster a keen interest and a respect for Ireland’s architectural heritage and decorative arts. These aims are achieved through its scholarly and conservation education programmes, through its support of conservation projects and planning issues, and vitally, through its members and their activities.

Financial Assistance for Architectural Heritage in 2020

18.11.2019

Posted by IGS

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The Department and local authorities recently announced their funding schemes for 2020.

In the context of a particular building, especially one on the Record of Protected Structures, the best advice for the owner may be to contact the Conservation Officer in their Local Authority. They will be able to advise on the various types of funding available to assist with the building.

Built Heritage Investment Scheme and Historic Structures Fund 2020

The Built Heritage Investment Scheme and the Historic Structures Fund will operate again in 2020 with total funding of up to €4.3 million.

The Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2020 (BHIS) is for the repair and conservation of structures that are protected under the Planning and Development Acts. This Scheme aims to support a significant number of labour-intensive, small-scale conservation projects across the country and to support the employment of skilled and experienced conservation professionals, craftspeople and tradespersons in the repair of the historic built environment. The Department is piloting a ‘micro’ grant scheme within the 2020 BHIS for works of routine maintenance and minor repairs which, if successful, will operate on a national basis at a future time.

The fund is administered through the local authorities. The allocation for 2020 is up to €2.5 million.

Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2020 Circular

The Historic Structures Fund 2020 (HSF) is for conservation works to heritage structures, in both private and public ownership.

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.

The fund is generally administered through the local authorities. The allocation for 2020 is up to €1.8 million.

Historic Structures Fund 2020 Circular

Historic Structures Fund 2020 – Appendix I – Form A (Applicant)

Any enquiries about funding under these schemes must be directed to the relevant local authority (Conservation Officer or other person in the local authority dealing with the schemes).

(Images: Beaulieu Garden Pavilion, Co. Meath and the O'Brien Column, Co. Clare - both recipients of funding through the BHIS)