Monaghan County Council is now inviting applications under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2026.
Overview
The BHIS programme provides support to assist with the repair and conservation of historic buildings and structures. In doing so it helps support the employment of conservation professionals and craftspeople 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 (ACA)
- Vernacular Structures – where a vernacular structure is also a Protected Structure or within an ACA it is eligible for grants of up to €50,000, otherwise the maximum allowable grant is €30,000 for a vernacular structure.
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 (HSF), which will be advertised in November 2025.
How to apply
The BHIS 2026 Circular, application form and associated information are available to download below. This includes the revised criteria to incorporate elements of Historic Structures Fund (HSF) Stream 1.
BHIS 2026 Circular In Irish (PDF)
BHIS 2026 Qualifying And Non Qualifying Works(PDF)
Guidance Booklet For Applicants(PDF)
Guidance Booklet For Applicants In Irish(PDF)
Hard copies are also available at Planning Reception.
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 26th September 2025.