SERVICES
Monaghan County Council is now inviting applications under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2025.
Please note: There are several changes that have been made to the BHIS for 2025, including
- Revised timelines for submission of grant applications
- Incorporation of the HSF Stream 1 projects into the BHIS 2025
- An increase in the value for individual grants from €15,000 to €50,000
- Match funding requirements have been increased to a maximum of 80% grant support per project.
For more information on any of the changes to the BHIS 2025 please click on the link below:
Overview
The BHIS seeks to encourage the investment of private capital in a number of small-scale, labour-intensive projects to repair and conserve historic structures and to support the employment of skilled and experienced conservation professionals, craftspeople and tradespersons in the repair of the historic built environment. The scheme is designed to assist the owners and/or occupiers of structures/properties that are protected under the Planning and Development Act 2000 (as amended). It will be administered by Monaghan County Council’s Planning Section.
Eligibility
The categories of structures/properties eligible for funding under this scheme are:
- Protected Structures
- Proposed Protected Structures
- Structures/properties in Architectural Conservation Areas or within the amenity of a National Monument, where exceptional circumstances are deemed by the Department to apply.
Funding available
The BHIS scheme will provide grants of between €2,500 and €50,000 for the conservation of historic structures.
Larger grants of between €50,000 and €200,000 will be made available under the Historic Structures Fund, which will be advertised in November 2024.
How to apply
The BHIS 20253 Circular, application form and associated information are available to download below. Hard copies are also available at Planning Reception.
BHIS Application Form (MS WORD)
BHIS Application Form in Irish (PDF)
Guidance Booklet for Applicants (PDF)
Guidance Booklet for Applicants in Irish (PDF)
Completed applications using Form A and accompanied by a comprehensive method statement must be submitted to Angela Gallagher, Administrative Officer, Planning Section, No.1 Dublin Street, Monaghan Town, H18 X982 or emailed to builtheritage@monaghancoco.ie on or before the 27th September 2024.