2026 fund
€7.5 million
Private owners and farmers with a monument on their land are eligible alongside community groups and councils. Conservation works, condition reports, access and interpretation have all been funded; the council's heritage officer or archaeologist is the person to ask.
Quick facts
- 2026 fund
- €7.5 million
- Who
- Owners, custodians, community groups, local authorities
- Apply through
- Your county council
- 2026 closing date
- 13 February 2026
- Running since
- 2020, every year
What it is
"Next year’s fund will invest €7.5 million to help owners and custodians of archaeological monuments to safeguard them into the future." The National Monuments Service runs the fund, which has opened every year since 2020.
How to apply
"Interested parties should contact the relevant Local Authority to enquire about applications." "The closing date for applications for the 2026 round of grants is 13 February 2026." Each council collects and ranks the applications for its area and the Department announces the awards in the spring; the 2026 list of awards is published on gov.ie.
Related heritage grants
The Built Heritage Investment Scheme and the Historic Structures Fund cover protected structures rather than archaeological monuments, and run on a similar annual cycle through the councils.
Common questions
Who can apply to the Community Monuments Fund?
Owners and custodians of archaeological monuments, including private owners and farmers, community groups and local authorities.
How do I apply?
Through your county council, which runs the applications for its area; the Department announces the awards.
When does it close?
The 2026 round closed on 13 February 2026; the fund has opened each year since 2020.