Following on from the recent announcement (here) by Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Mr. Christopher O’Sullivan, TD, applications are now being accepted for the Historic Structures Fund 2026.
The Historic Structures Fund will invest essential capital in our valuable built heritage and help the owners and custodians of historic structures to safeguard them into the future for the benefit of communities and the public.
For 2026, The Historic Structures Fund will offer grants from €50,000 up to €200,000 only, and focus on larger enhancement, refurbishment or reuse projects involving heritage structures, where:
- A clear community or public benefit has been demonstrated, or
- A clear residential benefit has been demonstrated (such projects must be advanced through the planning process as necessary)
The application form and guidance for applicants is provided below. Applicants are encouraged to familiarise themselves with these documents.
Applications must include all the required documentation listed below:
- Completed Application Form A
- Comprehensive Method Statement for the Works drawn up by a competent conservation professional(s) (refer to guidance for further information on the content of a method statement)
- Application Checklist
All applications are to be submitted via email only to planning@tipperarycoco.ie by 4pm on Friday 16th January 2026. Applications received after this date cannot be accepted.
The Irish translation of the Circular, Application Form, Qualifying and Non Qualifying Works, Guidance Note for HSF Method Statements and Guidance Booklet for Applicants are available on request.
