Minimum grant
€4,000
The scheme is funded by the Department of Agriculture and run by the Heritage Council. Farmhouses and buildings already converted to other uses are not eligible.
Quick facts
- Minimum grant
- €4,000
- Maximum grant
- €30,000
- Share of cost
- Up to 75%
- 2026 closing date
- 18 May 2026
- Funding in 2026
- €750,000
How much
"The minimum grant amount offered will be €4,000 and the maximum, €30,000." "The grant will not be for more than 75% of the cost of the approved works." "The Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine has allocated €750,000 to this scheme in 2026."
What is not eligible
Not eligible: "Farmhouses, residential or domestic buildings, currently in occupation or intended for occupation;" or buildings already converted to a non-agricultural use.
How to apply
The 2026 round closed at 5pm on 18 May 2026. Applications are made online with a location map, current photographs, and a quotation or cost breakdown for the work. Watch the Heritage Council website for the next round.
Common questions
How much is the Traditional Farm Buildings Grant?
€4,000 to €30,000, and not more than 75% of the cost of the approved works.
Can I use it for a farmhouse?
No. Farmhouses and buildings lived in or intended to be lived in are not eligible.
When is the closing date?
The 2026 round closed on 18 May 2026. Watch the Heritage Council website for the next round.