Built Heritage Investment Scheme

Kildare County Council in conjunction with the Department of Arts, Heritage, Regional, Rural and Gaeltacht Affairs are inviting applications for the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2017.

The scheme will be administered by the Conservation Section of Kildare County Council for buildings contained on the Record of Protected Structures and in Architectural Conservation Areas within county Kildare.

The minimum level of funding awarded will be €2,500 up to a maximum of €10,000. This scheme will support small scale conservation projects and support the employment of skilled and experienced conservation professionals, craftspeople and tradespersons in the repair of the historic built environment.

Applications should be made directly to the Conservation Section, Planning Department, Kildare County Council, Aras Chill Dara, Naas, Co Kildare and the closing date for receipt of completed forms is 5pm on 28th February 2017.

Full details and application forms can be obtained from the Kildare County Council website at www.kildare.ie/CountyCouncil/planning.