Roscommon County Council in conjunction with the National Built Heritage Service (NBHS) within the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage are inviting applications for the “Historic Structures Fund2025”. 

The primary focus of the Historic Structures Fund is to assist the conservation and enhancement of historic structures and buildings for the broader benefit of communities and the public. For 2025, 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:

1. A clear community or public benefit has been demonstrated, or
2. A clear residential benefit has been demonstrated

Eligible projects: Protected Structures, Structures eligible for or proposed for inclusion in the RPS, Structures or works within Architectural Conservation Areas (ACAs), or within the amenity of a National Monument, where exceptional circumstances apply.

 How do I apply?

Scheme information and application forms are available below: 

HSF2025 Appendix I - Form A 

HSF2025 Appendix V - Applicant Checklist

Circular - HSF 2025

Note it is a requirement for an appropriately qualified conservation professional to oversee the works, and for a comprehensive and sound methodology to accompany the application.

All applications shall be marked “Historic Structures Fund 2025”, and submitted before 5.00p.m. on Friday 17th January 2025 by post to: Heritage Office, Roscommon County Council, Áras an Chontae, Roscommon, Co Roscommon F42 VR98 or by email to heritage@roscommoncoco.ie