Heritage Council Scheme
This grant scheme provides Core funding to non-profit organisations working in Ireland’s heritage sector.
The maximum amount available per organisation is €50,000.
What the Fund Supports
Through this fund, the Heritage Council aims to support organisations to:
- Build long-term strength and stability
- Plan for the future and grow strategically
- Adopt environmentally friendly practices and contribute to climate action
This fund supports core operational work, not standalone projects. It helps heritage organisations to remain stable, plan for the future, invest in staff and governance, and contribute to climate action and public benefit. All funded work should align with the goals of The Heritage Council's Strategic Plan 2023-2028.
Full information is available in the scheme's information booklet
To be eligible, your organisation must:
- Be a Company Limited by Guarantee (CLG)
- Not be controlled by a public or state body
- Prohibit director remuneration in its constitution
- Operate in two or more local authority areas
- Align with at least one national strategy, such as:
Heritage Council Strategic Plan 2023–2028
National Biodiversity Action Plan 2023–2030
Heritage Ireland 2030
National Climate Action Plan 2024
Places for People: National Policy on Architecture
Demonstrated national and or regional relevance:
The organisation must carry out work that has application at a national and or regional scale or, its work is being used to inform policies at a national and or regional scale.
Further information on the scheme can be found on our Heritage Organisations Support Fund Page
Email: grants@heritagecouncil.ie
All information is accurate at the time of writing; however, we recommend visiting the individual websites of the funding organisations for the most current and up-to-date information on their specified schemes.