Heritage Grants

This guide was compiled by the County Donegal Heritage Office, Donegal County Council and provides details of possible sources of funding for heritage initiatives. Each of the different funding agencies have different criteria for evaluation of applications so much will depend on the specific nature of the work planned and the ethos under which the work will be carried out. Applicants are advised to check grant conditions and closing dates for receipt of applications as these vary considerably between agencies and grant schemes.

Thatch Repair Grant Scheme

Donegal County Council

Now closed.

Donegal Culture & Creativity Project Awards Scheme

Donegal County Council

Now closed.

Community Monuments Fund

Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage

Now closed.

Community Heritage Grant Scheme

The Heritage Council

Now closed.

Built Heritage Investment Scheme

Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage

Now closed.

Historic Structures Fund

Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage

Now closed.

Historic Towns Initiative Grant Scheme

The Heritage Council

Now closed.

Development Fund Initiative

Donegal County Council

Now closed.

Irish Georgian Society Conservation Grants

Irish Georgian Society

Now closed.

Heritage Stewardship Fund

The Heritage Council

Now closed.

Heritage Capacity Fund (for Non-Governmental Organisations)

The Heritage Council

Now closed.

Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme

The Heritage Council

Now closed.

Grant for the Renewal or Repair of Thatch Roofs of Houses 

Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage

Section 482, Taxes Consolidation Act 1997

Members’ Development Fund (Members’ Allocation)
Donegal County Council

Rural Development Programme 

Department of Rural and Community Development

LEADER Groups