New Funding Available for Conservation Works and Repairs in Fingal 

Fingal County Council is calling for applications as part of the 2025 Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) which offers funding for conservation works and repairs to Protected Structures and buildings that enhance Architectural Conservation Areas within the Fingal region. 

In 2024, almost €260,000 was allocated to 42 projects across Fingal, supporting various initiatives under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme, Stitch in Time grants, and the Historic Structures Fund.

These grants have played a vital role in preserving Fingal’s rich architectural heritage. 

Applications for the BHIS funding are being invited by Fingal’s Architectural Conservation Officers, Helena Bergin and Bronagh Lanigan.

Helena Bergin said: “Right across Fingal there are older buildings or structures of interest that contribute positively to the character of the place or are of great significance to the local community.

“To ensure their continued survival it is important for them to be maintained in good repair.  

“Over the past few years, the Built Heritage Investment Scheme has been central in helping owners carry out appropriate conservation works and to support them in their role as the custodians of the architectural heritage of the county.

“We look forward to seeing more of this funding going towards greater protection and preservation of our built environment.” 

The 2025 BHIS offers increased grant aid, ranging from €2,500 to €50,000, thanks to the amalgamation of Stream 1 of the Historic Structures Fund into the BHIS.

The percentage of funding awarded has also increased with the potential to award public funding of up to 80% of the cost of works.

Eligible projects include the conservation and repair of historic/original fabric of Protected Structures, buildings within Architectural Conservation Areas, Historic Shopfronts, and non-protected Vernacular Structures. 

Application forms and detailed information are available on Fingal County Council’s Built Heritage Investment Scheme webpage: https://www.fingal.ie/council/service/built-heritage-investment-scheme-bhis-grant. 

Applications must be submitted by 5PM, FRIDAY 27TH SEPTEMBER 2024.