Community Monuments Fund 2027 open for applications

Monaghan County Council is inviting private owners, custodians and community groups to apply for funding to assist with conservation, research and interpretation of archaeological monuments.

The scheme is funded by the National Monuments Service of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. Grants will help custodians and owners of archaeological monuments to safeguard them into the future for the benefit of communities and the 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 offer grants up to €130,000 for essential repairs and capital works for the conservation and repair of archaeological monuments.

Stream 2 offer grants up to €30,000 for development of Conservation Management Plans/Reports that are aimed at identifying measures for conservation of archaeological monuments and improving public access.

Stream 3 offer grants up to €30,000 for enhancement of access infrastructure and interpretation projects (including virtual/online) and small-scale emergency conservation works, and stone storage options at archaeological monuments.

Full details can be found in the Community Monuments Handbook 2027 available below.

Community Monuments Funding Application Form As Gaeilge

Community Monuments Funding Application Form

Community Monuments Funding Handbook As Gaeilge

Community Monuments Funding Handbook

Closing date for the scheme is 4pm Friday 22^nd January 2027.