Heritage Organisations Support Fund

Providing Core funding to non-profit organisations working in Ireland’s heritage sector.

If your work has national or regional significance, this fund is here to help you grow stronger and make a lasting impact.

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.

Who can apply

To be eligible, your organisation must:

Not eligible: Individuals, private companies, public bodies, or state-controlled entities.

Please note Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2026- will open in February

A separate Community Heritage Grant Scheme will open for applications in February 2026 for community/voluntary and not-for-profit organisations to apply for funding for heritage projects. Further details will be available until February 2026. Such projects should NOT be applied for under the Heritage Organisations Support Fund.

One application per organisation:

Each organisation can submit just one application to this scheme.

One grant per organisation in 2026:

If your application is successful, your organisation cannot receive funding under any other Heritage Council grant scheme in 2026.

Important: If your application is successful, you’ll need to commit to inclusively engaging the public and acknowledge The Heritage Council’s support. This includes planning and hosting an engaging in-person event during National Heritage Week 2026, where people can learn more about the work you’ve been funded to do.

Maximum Funding Available

The maximum amount available per organisation is €50,000. 

How and when to apply

You’ll need to submit your application through The Heritage Council’s online grants system.

Please note: online applications only. We can’t accept submissions by post or email.

Deadline

The closing date for applications is 5:00 pm on 26 January 2026

To keep things fair for everyone, late applications or documents submitted after this time won’t be accepted.

Notification of the Outcome

We’ll contact you in writing via the online grants system in early March 2026 to let you know the outcome.

Further Information

Information booklet

Download the information booklet for the scheme in pdf below or keep reading on this page. 

Heritage Organisations Support Fund 2026 Guidelines

PDF (899.308 KB)

Grants Information Webinar

An information webinar for applicants took place on Friday 5th December 2025. You can view it below.

Contact

Tel: 056 777 0777 or Email: grants@heritagecouncil.ie

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