This scheme is now closed for 2024
The Community Monuments Fund (CMF) aims to assist with conservation, research and interpretation of archaeological monuments by communities and private owners. The scheme is funded by the National Monuments Service of the Department of Housing, Local Government. Grants will help custodians and owners of archaeological monuments to safeguard them into the future for the benefit of local communities and the visiting public. In addition, they will provide support for heritage professions and job opportunities in building conservation and other traditional skills. The core aims of the Community Monuments Fund are the conservation, maintenance, protection and presentation of archaeological monuments.
Funding is available for:
- Conservation works to monuments which are deemed to be significant and in need of urgent support.
- Works to improve access to and presentation of monuments.
- Building resilience into monuments to enable them to withstand the effects of climate change.
Funding is available in three streams
Stream 1 is for essential repairs and conservation works for the conservation of archaeological monuments.
Stream 2 for development of Conservation Management Plans/Reports and detailed specification of works aimed at identifying measures for conservation of archaeological monuments and improving public access.
Stream 3 for enhancement of access infrastructure and interpretation projects (including virtual/online) and small scale emergency conservation works at archaeological monuments.
Applications to be submitted to Heritage@offalycoco.ie or sent by hardcopy.
Closing date is the 18th of January 2024.
Full Scheme Terms and Conditions
Application Form
The application form is also available in Irish, please enquire with Heritage@offalycoco.ie for details.