Funding Open for Applications
Community Monuments Fund 2027
Closing date for applications 22nd January 2027
Louth County Council invites the owners or guardians of recorded monuments to apply, through the Council, for grants under the Community Monuments Fund 2027 (CMF 2027).
The CMF 2027 is operated by the National Monuments Service of Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage and administered locally by Louth County Council.
CMF 2027 will invest in archaeological heritage and help the owners and custodians of archaeological monuments to safeguard them into the future for the benefit of communities and the public. 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 €130,000 aimed at essential repairs and capital works for the conservation and repair of archaeological monuments
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.
Stream 3 will offer grants of up to €30,000 for enhancement of access infrastructure and interpretation (including virtual) at archaeological monuments.
Owners and custodians of archaeological monuments interested in applying for funding are encouraged to email heritage@louthcoco.ie for further information.
Completed applications for the Community Monuments Fund 2027 must be submitted to heritage@louthcoco.ie no later than 4pm on Friday, 22nd January 2027.
Related Documents
Community Monuments Fund Handbook 2027
Lámhleabhar an Chiste Séadchomharthaí Pobail 2027
Community Monuments Fund 2027 Application Form CMF/A
Ciste na Séadchomharthaí Pobail 2027 Foirm Iarratais CMF/A
Heritage Council Grant Schemes
The Heritage Council supports a wide range of heritage projects throughout the country through its annual grants programme. The Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2027 is open for applications until Friday 16th October 2026
For information visit heritagecouncil.ie/funding