Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, has recently announced a combined €11.1m in funding to be allocated to grant schemes that will support owners and custodians of archaeological and built heritage.
This is comprised of a €7.4 million allocation to the 2025 Community Monuments Fund, an allocation of €3.2m to the 2025 Historic Structures Fund, and an allocation of €500,000 to support historic thatched buildings under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme. The €11.1m announced is in addition to the €6m already allocated to the main stream of the Built Heritage Investment Scheme , bringing the total investment to €17.1m in 2025.
The schemes will support approximately 950 projects in their work to conserve our archaeological heritage, develop traditional building skills, maintain and enhance the character of our historic buildings and streetscapes, and help bring vacant and derelict buildings back into use. The funding will also help to build resilience against the impacts of extreme weather.
Minister Noonan said: “I am thrilled to announce €11.1m in funding for built and archaeological heritage, in addition to €6m already allocated. These funds are essential in the conservation and protection of our monuments and historic buildings and streetscapes, which are under threat from external factors such as climate change.
The funds also support Ireland’s heritage sector by providing thousands of days of work for skilled heritage professionals. It’s fantastic to see how these funds have grown over the last number of years and I’m particularly pleased to see continued ring-fenced support for historic thatched buildings. We have a duty towards our heritage and to those who champion it and these investments will help to ensure that it continues to enrich all of our lives.”
Also commenting on the launch, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, Darragh O’Brien TD, said: "We are very pleased to announce these heritage funds for 2025. I have seen first-hand how these funds can make a very real difference to the character and amenity of our cities, towns, and countryside, and support the re-use of our historic building stock. I have met local authority staff, community groups and private owners across the island who care for and champion their local heritage and I’m gladdened that they and their communities will benefit from the funds.”
Calls for the three grant schemes will be opened by mid-November, including details of eligibility, application deadlines and activity supported.
Details of these schemes and their operation in County Cork are available on the Heritage and Conservation section of www.corkcoco.ie. The direct link is: https://www.corkcoco.ie/en/
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