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Architectural Conservation Funding


Date: 03-12-2024

Financial Assistance For Architectural Conservation Works Under The Historic Structures Fund 2025

Mayo County Council is inviting applications to the Historic Structures Fund 2025.

The primary focus of the fund is the conservation and enhancement of historic structures and buildings for the benefit of communities and the public. Protected Structures, proposed Protected Structures and in certain cases, works to structures within Architectural Conservation Areas are eligible.

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:

a. A clear community or public benefit has been demonstrated, or

b. A clear residential benefit has been demonstrated (such projects must be advanced through the planning process as necessary)

Financial Assistance For Architectural Conservation Works Under The Built Heritage Investment Scheme (Bhis) Historic Thatched Buildings Stream 2025

Mayo County Council is inviting applications to the Built Heritage Investment Scheme Historic Thatched Buildings Stream 2025.

The purpose of the stream is to protect the heritage value of historic thatched roof buildings across Ireland, including dwellings and other structures.

Application Details

Full details for the Historic Structures Fund 2025 and the Built Heritage Investment Scheme Historic Thatched Buildings Stream 2025 along with relevant guidance circulars, application forms/ application checklists and supporting appendices, are now available to view/download at:

The closing date for receipt of applications for the Historic Structures Fund 2025 and the Built Heritage Investment Scheme Historic Thatched Buildings Stream 2025 is 4pm Friday, 17th January 2025.

Application forms along with the application checklist and relevant supplementary material should be emailed to architecturalconservation@mayococo.ie in either Word or PDF format. The size of the email with all attachments should not exceed 15MB




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