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  • Community Monuments Fund 2022

    Community Monuments Fund 2022

    The Community Monuments Fund will have €5 million in 2022 to invest in archaeological heritage and help owners and custodians of archaeological monuments to safeguard them into the future for the benefit of communities and the public.

    Old St Peter’s Church and Graveyard in Portlaoise benefitted from funding under the Community Monuments Fund in 2021

     

    Core Aims of the Fund

    The core aims of this Fund are the conservation, maintenance, protection and presentation of archaeological monuments. It will:

    • enable conservation works to be carried out on monuments which are deemed to be significant and in need of urgent support
    • build resilience in our monuments to enable them to withstand the effects of climate change
    • encourage access to monuments and improve their presentation.

    Project promoters are encouraged to incorporate a traditional skills training element in projects.

     

    Streams 1-3

    The Community Monuments Fund has 3 Streams:

    • Stream 1 will offer grants up to €85,000 aimed at essential repairs and capital works for the conservation and repair of archaeological monuments
    • Stream 2 will offer grants of up to €30,000 for development of Conservation Management Plans/Reports that are aimed at identifying measures for conservation of archaeological monuments and improving public access.
    • Stream 3 will offer grants of up to €30,000 for enhancement of access infrastructure and interpretation (including virtual/online) at archaeological monuments (including COVID 19 public health measures).

    Eligible Projects

    The Community Monuments Fund provides funding for projects in relation to:

    • Archaeological Monuments that are included in the Record of Monuments and Places (RMP) under the National Monuments Act 1930 (as amended)
    • Archaeological Monuments that are identified in the Sites and Monuments Record compiled by the National Monuments Service.

    Eligible projects will be drawn from the following categories:

    • projects proposed by a Local Authority in relation to archaeological monuments in public ownership , where a clear heritage focus and community or public benefit has been demonstrated
    • projects proposed by a Local Authority on foot of applications from private applicants who are the owners or custodians of relevant archaeological monuments where there is a tangible public benefit
    • projects with a clearly defined heritage focus and community or public benefit proposed directly to the Department by a State-funded organisation working in the heritage area.
    Killabban Medieval Church was conserved by the community the the help of the Community Monuments Fund in 2020 and 2021

    How to Apply

    Application Form A below should be submitted to Laois County Council by Tuesday 15th February 2022.

    Applications by email only to heritage@laoiscoco.ie.

    Application Form: Community Monuments Fund 2022 Form A Applications

    Full scheme rules and further details: Community Monuments Fund 2022 Explanatory Memorandum

    Dysart Enos Church during CMF Funded works in 2021
  • Funding for heritage conservation in 2022

    Funding for heritage conservation in 2022

    Laois County Council in partnership with the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage is inviting applications for grants for the conservation of architectural heritage and archaeological monuments in 2022

     

    Community Monuments Fund 2022

     

    The Community Monuments Fund will enable conservation works to be carried out on monuments which are deemed to be significant and in need of urgent support; build resilience in our monuments to enable them to withstand the effects of climate change; encourage access to monuments and improve their presentation. The Community Monuments Fund has 3 Streams relating to conservation works, conservation plans, and improving access and interpretation.

     

    The closing date for applications under the Community Monuments Fund is 15th February 2022.

    Details here. Queries to Heritage Section at 087-662 4865 or ccasey@laoiscoco.ie.

     

    Architectural Conservation Grants 2022

     

    Applications to Laois County Council are invited for the following schemes:

    Historic Structures Fund:

    Stream 1: Grants from €15,000 to €50,000 for essential repairs and smaller capital works, with separate streams for Historic Shopfronts, Irish language Shopfronts and Vernacular Structures.

    Stream 2: Grants from €50,000 to €200,000 for larger projects involving historic structures, with a clear community or public benefit

     

    Built Heritage Investment Scheme:

    For ongoing repair and conservation of properties on the Record of Protected Structures or within Architectural Conservation Areas (ACAs). Grants at 50% ranging from €2,500 to €15,000.

     

    All works must be planned and overseen by qualified and experienced conservation professionals. Applications must be accompanied by a Method Statement. Applicants cannot avail of funding under both schemes in the same year.

    The closing date for applications under Architectural Conservation Grant schemes is 31st January 2022.

    Details here. Queries to Planning Section  at 057-866 4000 or voreilly@laoiscoco.ie.