Resource and Funding Workshop Funding for Heritage Projects Melanie McQuade Heritage Officer

Westmeath County Council Cemetery Grant Scheme Open to: Local Community Groups Maximum €750 or 90% of costs Labour costs not grant funded Eligible works: Cemetery maintenance Recording Schemes Conservation Reports/Studies Apply by 13th March Complete works by Oct/Nov. Intention to pay up front (TBC)

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Shop Front Enhancement Scheme Max grant €2,500 = 50% of cost of works Painting and repair in keeping with streetscape Traditional shopfronts favoured *PP may be required For queries in relation to Protected Structures or Architectural Conservation Areas contact Heritage Officer

Built Heritage Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS): Protected Structure/s Apply by 31st January, works to be completed Oct Up to 50% of costs - €2,500-€15,000 Roof repairs Repair/replace gutters/downpipes Repair External walls, doors & windows Internal features: floors, walls, staircases, ceilings Improve energy efficiency Works to be carried out by/ on advice of Conservation Professional

Historic Structures Fund (HSF) Built Heritage Historic Structures Fund (HSF) Structures in need of repair for benefit of Community Does not cover routine maintenance Stream 1: €15,000 - €50,000: 20% match fund Stream 2: €50,000 - €200,000: 50% match fund Full costing & Method Statement required Works to be completed late Oct. All works to be carried out by/ on advice of Conservation Professional

Irish Georgian Society Conservation Grants Programme Built Heritage Grants Irish Georgian Society Conservation Grants Programme National Fund of €50,000 For conservation works to structures of significant architectural merit Deadline for applications: 11th March

Thanks for your attention Contact details: Melanie McQuade heritage@westmeathcoco.ie (044) 9332098