Community Monuments Fund 2024 Launched

The Community Monuments Fund for 2024 is now open for applications until January 31, 2024.

The Community Monuments Fund for 2024 is now open for applications until January 31, 2024.  First established in 2020 the Community Monuments Fund provides investment in our valuable archaeological heritage and helps the owners and the guardians of archaeological monuments to safeguard them into the future for the benefit of communities and the public.

In 2023, over €125,000 in funding was allocated through Monaghan County Council for two projects: Phase Two of Errigal Truagh Church Stabilisation works and the clearing of vegetation at the Motte and Bailey in Clones Town.

The newly appointed Heritage Officer, Kara Ward said “The Community Monuments Fund provides a significant investment in our archaeological heritage. I look forward to collaborating with monument owners and community groups who are successful in securing funding and to seeing the results of their projects.”

Monaghan County Council is now inviting applications under three streams to be carried out in 2024.

Through the Community Monuments Fund, the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage is investing essential capital in our archaeological heritage to help owners and custodians of archaeological monuments safeguard them into the future for the benefit of communities and the public. 

The core aims of the Fund are the conservation, maintenance, protection, and presentation of archaeological monuments. It will:

  • enable conservation works to be carried out on monuments which are deemed to be significant and in need of urgent support.
  • build resilience in our monuments to enable them to withstand the effects of climate change.
  • encourage access to monuments and improve their presentation.
  • build Capacity in Traditional Skills Training

The Department encourages projects to incorporate a traditional skills training element. Local authorities, private owners, community groups and custodians of monuments are eligible to apply under the following 3 streams.

  • Stream 1 will offer grants up to €100,000 aimed at essential repairs and capital works for the conservation and repair of archaeological monuments – 100% of eligible costs.
  • Stream 2 will offer grants of 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 – 100% of eligible costs.
  • Stream 3 will offer grants of up to €30,000 for enhancement of access infrastructure and interpretation (including virtual/) at archaeological monuments – 100% of eligible costs.

Applicants should read the CMF Handbook carefully and ensure that method statements and relevant consents are included with the application.

The Community Monuments Fund provides funding for projects in relation to:

  • Archaeological Monuments that are included in the Record of Monuments and Places (RMP) under the National Monuments Act 1930 (as amended)
  • Archaeological Monuments that are identified in the Sites and Monuments Record compiled by the National Monuments Service.

 

Documents to download:

Community Monuments Fund 2024 Application Form CMF A

Community Monuments Fund 2024 Handbook CMF2024

Irish versions Leaganacha i nGaeilge:

Community Monuments Fund 2024 Application Form CMF A GAE

Community Monuments Fund 2024 Handbook CMF2024 GAE

 

Eligible projects will be drawn from the following categories:

  • projects proposed by a Local Authority in relation to archaeological monuments in public ownership, where a clear heritage focus, and community or public benefit has been demonstrated.
  • projects proposed by a Local Authority on foot of applications from private applicants who are the owners or custodians of relevant archaeological monuments where there is a tangible public benefit.
  • projects with a clearly defined heritage focus and community or public benefit proposed directly to the Department by a State-funded organisation working in the heritage area.

The closing date for applications to the local authority is Wednesday 31st January 2024. Details of the Fund and Application form are available below.

  • Complete Form CMF-A below (relevant sections only)
  • Attach a comprehensive Method Statement
  • Submit to Heritage Officer, Monaghan County Council on or before

5pm Wednesday 31 January 2024

Please contact the Heritage Officer with any queries:

Email: heritage@monaghancoco.ie

Phone: 047 73722

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