This Scheme is now closed for 2024.
The Built Heritage Investment Scheme seeks to encourage the leveraging of private capital to invest in a number of small-scale, labor-intensive projects to repair and conserve Protected Structures and in certain cases those within Architectural Conservation Areas. The Historic Structures Fund assists with works to safeguard structures or parts of structures in immediate danger of significant deterioration.
Under Stream 1 the Department will consider only 3 applications per local authority from private owners or community groups and 1 application for a public building.
Under the Historic Shopfronts sub-stream 1 additional application per local authority under Stream 1 can be considered for the conservation or refurbishment of a historic shopfront.
Stream 2 provides a higher amount of funding for large projects. Only 1 application per local authority from private owners or community groups and 1 application for a public building can be put forward.
A Vernacular Structures Stream also exists for conservation repairs to non-protected vernacular buildings. Only 1 application per local authority can be put forward.
Full details of all requirements are contained in the BHIS & HSF Booklets.
All applicants must have completed the Application Form and Checklist submitted along side supporting documentation by hardcopy or electronic copy to BHIS@offalycoco.ie or HSF@offalycoco.ie by 4pm, Thursday 18th January 2024.
Please note late applications will not be accepted.
Full Scheme Terms and Conditions
- BHIS and HSF FAQ
- BHIS 2024 Guidance Booklet for Applicants
- BHIS 2024 Guidance Application Form
- HSF 2024 Guidance Booklet for Applicants
- HSF 2024 Guidance Application Form
Application Forms
- BHIS 2024 Application Form A
- BHIS 2024 Appendix IV – Checklist for Applicants
- HSF 2024 Appendix I – Application Form A
- HSF 2024 Appendix V – Applicant Checklist
Public Notice
BHIS and HSF 2024 (Irish edition)