New – Historic Structures Fund 2026

Applications are now being accepted for the Historic Structures Fund (HSF) 2026

The primary focus of the HSF is to assist the conservation and enhancement of historic structures and buildings for the broader benefit of communities and the public.

The HSF will offer grants from €50,000 up to €200,000 only (up to 50% of eligible costs), and focus on larger enhancement, refurbishment or reuse projects involving heritage structures, and where:

1. a) a clear community or public benefit has been demonstrated, or
2. b) a clear residential benefit has been demonstrated (such projects must be advanced through the planning process as necessary)

The closing date for receipt of completed applications is 4pm on Friday 16th January, 2025

HSF 2026 Circular

Please note changes to Circular re: the provisions of Article 17(15) of the recast EPBD. From 1 January 2025, the provision of grant aid towards the installation of stand-alone boilers powered by fossil fuels shall not be permitted under either HSF or BHIS.

Appendix V - HSF Qualifying / Non-Qualifying Works

Appendix V – HSF Method statement guidance

HSF 2026 Application form A

Appendix 1 Application Checklist  (required to be submitted with application form)

Completed applications, along with all relevant supporting documentation including checklist, reports/method statements, photographs and quotations by email to conservation@louthcoco.ie or hard copy to Conservation Grants, Louth County Council, Town Hall, Dundalk, Co. Louth A91 W20C.

Closing date for receipt of completed applications is 4pm on Friday 16th January, 2026