It's heritage grants time

Kildare County Council is inviting applications for the community Heritage Grant Scheme 2013, writes KCC Heritage Officer Bridget Loughlin. Applications are invited from groups, organisations or individuals who are carrying out local heritage projects.

Heritage can include monuments, archaeological objects, heritage objects, architectural heritage, flora, fauna, wildlife habitats, geology, heritage gardens, parks and inland waterways.

All projects funded must have a community benefit and applicants must organise an event during Heritage Week 2013 (17-25 August 2013).

Projects which have been funded in the past have included the creation of a wildflower meadow in Castledermot, habitat survey, Clane Heritage Seminar, Conservators assessment of collection, development of bog walk archaeological research, heritage signage and canal biodiversity boards.

The closing date for applications is Friday 5 April 2013. Applications forms can be downloaded or contact Noelle Boland or 045 980725.