Community Monuments Fund

The Community Monuments Fund supports the conservation, maintenance, protection and promotion of archaeological monuments.

Community Monuments Fund 2025

The Community Monuments Fund is a programme which aims to assist with conservation, research and interpretation of archaeological monuments by communities and private owners.

Closing Date: 31st January 2025

Eligible Sites For Funding

The Community Monuments Fund provides funding for projects in relation to:

  • Archaeological Monuments that are included in the Record of Monuments and Places (RMP) under the National Monuments Act 1930 (as amended);
  • Archaeological Monuments that are identified in the Sites and Monuments
    Record compiled by the National Monuments Service.

Eligible Works For Funding

  • Conservation works to monuments which are deemed to be significant and in need of urgent support.
  • Works to improve access to and presentation of monuments.
  • Building resilience into monuments to enable them to withstand the effects of climate change.

Funding Available

Stream 1 will provide up to €100,000 for essential repairs and capital works for the conservation of archaeological monuments.

Stream 2 will provide up to €30,000 for Conservation Management Reports and detailed Specification of Works aimed at identifying measures for conservation of archaeological monuments and improved public access.

Stream 3 will provide up to €30,000 for enhancement of access infrastructure, interpretation projects (including virtual/online), and small scale emergency conservation works at archaeological monuments.

Application Form & Guidance Documents

Further information

Queries to Oisin Neeson at 0578664252 or heritage@laoiscoco.ie