Built Heritage Grant Schemes now open for applications
Closing date for applications 19th Jan 2024
Wicklow County Council invites applications from owners of historic buildings, protected structures and structures within Architectural Conservation Areas (ACAs) under the following two grant schemes as operated by the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage;
- Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2024, and the
- Historic Structures Fund (HSF) 2024.
Under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme grants of between €2,500 and €15,000 will be awarded, with applicants required to provide a minimum of 50% of total costs. Smaller grants to support the upkeep and maintenance of historic properties will also be considered, and up to €2,000 of the county allocation may be reserved for this purpose (subject to applications received).
The Historic Structures Fund focuses on caring for and restoring historic structures and buildings for the benefit of communities and the public.
There are three streams of funding:
- Stream 1 €15,000 - €50,000 (max. 80% funding) with a sub stream for Historic Shopfronts,
- Stream 2 €50,000 - €200,000 (50% of eligible costs) In exceptional circumstances a higher percentage may be sought, subject to a maximum of 80%
- Vernacular Structures - €5,000 - €10,000 (max. 80% funding)
Please note applicants cannot avail of funding under both the Historic Structures Fund and the Built Heritage Investment Scheme in the same year.
Full details of each scheme including guidelines and application forms can be downloaded below or by request from Wicklow County Council Planning Office Tel: 0404 20100, e-mail plandev@wicklowcoco.ie
All completed applications (Form A) should to be clearly marked BHIS/HSF and returned by e mail to plandev@wicklowcoco.ie or by post to: Planning Section, Wicklow County Council, County Buildings, Wicklow Town.
Please note that the closing date for applications under both schemes is 4.00 pm Friday 19th Jan 2024
Documents to download
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BHIS 2024 Application Form A(.docx, 66.85 KB) - 289 download(s)
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BHIS 2024 Booklet Guidance for Applicants(.pdf, 1.25 MB) - 312 download(s)
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BHIS 2024 Application Form A Checklist(.docx, 20.61 KB) - 232 download(s)
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HSF 2024 Guidance Application Form(.pdf, 1017.71 KB) - 258 download(s)
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HSF 2024 Guidance Booklet for Applicants(.pdf, 832.92 KB) - 305 download(s)
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HSF2024 Appendix I - Form A (Applicant)(.docx, 142.71 KB) - 224 download(s)
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HSF2024 Appendix V Applicant Checklist(.docx, 19.08 KB) - 169 download(s)
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HSF2024 Aguisín I - Foirm A (Iarratasóir)(.pdf, 668.18 KB) - 215 download(s)
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HSF2024 Aguisín V – Seicliosta d’Iarratasóirí le cur isteach le Foirm Iarratais A(.pdf, 529.34 KB) - 177 download(s)
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HSF2024 An Ciste um Struchtúir Stairiúla Ciorclán(.pdf, 1.02 MB) - 223 download(s)