Historic Structures Fund 2026
Applications are now open for the Historic Structures Fund 2026 which will support the maintenance and repair of historic structures in all local authority administrative areas via grants from €50,000 up to €200,000. The Historic Structures Fund 2026 will enable vital investment in our rich built heritage and help custodians and owners of historic structures safeguard them for the future benefit of communities and the general public.
The Historic Structures Fund 2026 is administered by the local authorities with grants awarded on a nationally competitive basis. The property in question must be included or eligible for inclusion on the Record of Protected Structures maintained by the relevant local authority in order to qualify for the scheme. Priority will be given to works to conserve and consolidate the external envelope of the historic structure such as roof, brick work, stone work or window repairs. The project should have strong built heritage conservation objectives and demonstrate a clear benefit to the community or the general public.
28 projects were allocated over €3.5 million in funding under the Historic Structures Fund 2025 and custodians and owners of historic structures are now being invited to make an application for funding under the Historic Structures Fund 2026. Details of the scheme, and how to make an application through the local authority, are available below. Applicants should check with their local authority for the deadline for applications in their area.
Historic Structures Fund 2025 Guidance Booklet for Applicants
Historic Structures Fund 2026 Appendix I – Application Form A
Historic Structures Fund 2026 Appendix V – Qualifying and Non Qualifying Works
Historic Structures Fund 2026 Appendix VI – Guidance Note for HSF Method Statements
📷 Saint Anne’s Church, Shandon, Cork, which was awarded €250,000 under the Historic Structures Fund 2025 for the restoration of its four-faced clock tower including the restoration of the mechanisms of the clocks