Heritage Funding
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This guide was compiled by the County Donegal Heritage Office, Donegal County Council and provides details of possible sources of funding for heritage initiatives.
Each of the different funding agencies have different criteria for evaluation of applications so much will depend on the specific nature of the work planned and the ethos under which the work will be carried out.
Applicants are advised to check grant conditions and closing dates for receipt of applications as these vary considerably between agencies and grant schemes.
Now Open:
Community Monument Fund Closes 4 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025
Heritage Stewardship Scheme Closes Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Built Heritage Investment Scheme Closes 4 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2025
Historic Structures Fund Closes Friday, January 17th 2025
Heritage Organisations Support Fund Closes 5 p.m. on Monday, January 27, 2025
Currently Closed
| Funding Stream: | Donegal Culture & Creativity Project Awards Scheme |
| Funding Source: | Donegal County Council |
| Application Status | Now Closed |
| Funding Stream: | Community Heritage Grant Scheme |
| Funding Source: | The Heritage Council |
| Application Status | Now Closed |
| Funding Stream: | Minor Tourism Related Works Grant Scheme 2024 |
| Funding Source: | The Heritage Council |
| Application Status | Now Closed |
| Funding Stream: | Built Heritage Investment Scheme |
| Funding Source: | Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage |
| Application Status | Now Closed |
| Funding Stream: | Historic Towns Initiative Grant Scheme |
| Funding Source: | The Heritage Council |
| Application Status | Now Closed |
| Funding Stream: | Development Fund Initiative |
| Funding Source: | Donegal County Council |
| Application Status | Now Closed |
| Funding Stream: | Irish Georgian Society Conservation Grants |
| Funding Source: | Irish Georgian Society |
| Application Status | Now Closed |
| Funding Stream: | Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme |
| Funding Source: | The Heritage Council |
| Application Status | Now Closed |
| Funding Stream: | Grant for the Renewal or Repair of Thatch Roofs of Houses |
| Funding Source: | Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage |
| Application Status | Now Closed |
| Funding Stream: | Members’ Development Fund (Members’ Allocation) |
| Funding Source: | Donegal County Council |
| Application Status | Now Closed |
| Funding Stream: | Rural Development Programme |
| Funding Source: | Department of Rural and Community Development |
| Application Status | Now Closed |