NEW - Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2025

Applications are now being accepted for the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2025

26th July 2024 - Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Electoral Reform, Malcolm Noonan TD, announced important changes to the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) to allow for additional time to complete works and higher maximum grants. 

Changes to the BHIS for 2025:

• Grants of up to €50,000 are now available to cover the cost of maintaining and conserving Ireland’s architectural heritage, a significant increase on the previous maximum award of €15,000.
• Up to 80% of the project's total cost may be applied for (previously 50%) e.g. an applicant in receipt of the full €50,000 would need to provide a minimum of €10,000 of their own funding.
• The timeframe of the scheme is changing with applications open from now until Friday 27th September (previously November).
• Successful projects will be announced in early January (previously March), giving owners and craftspeople additional time to schedule and complete their projects during 2025. 

Please note that the level of award will be at the discretion of the local authority and most applicants may be approved for less than 80% of their project costs under the scheme.