Apply for Conservation Grants
Find out more about conservation grant funding schemes below.
Deadline for submission of completed applications is 4pm on Friday 26th September 2025. We are accepting online applications - BHIS 2026 Online Application
Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) 2026
Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, James Browne TD and Minister of State for Nature, Heritage and Biodiversity, Christopher O’Sullivan have announced the opening of applications for the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) for 2026. The Conservation Section of Dublin City Council will administer this scheme on behalf of the Department of Housing, Local Government of the Housing for the Dublin City Council Area only.
- Grants available for buildings that are either on the Record of Protected Structures (RPS), Proposed Protected Structures or buildings within Architectural Conservation Areas (ACAs).
- Grants of between €2,500 and €50,000 for the conservation and protection of historic buildings.
- Supports essential repairs and smaller capital works for the refurbishment and conservation of heritage structures and the employment of skilled and experienced conservation professionals, craftspeople and tradespersons.
- Up to €30,000 available for non-protected Vernacular Buildings.
- Up to €20,000 available under dedicated stream for owners of thatched buildings.
- Funding for works of routine maintenance and minor repairs up to €2,500
The Historic Structures Fund (HSF) will be advertised later this year. An application under the BHIS does not preclude a later application under the HSF, but only one grant can be availed of per structure.
To download the documents, please click the links below:
The Irish language versions of the BHIS 2026 Circular and Application Form are available here: https://www.gov.ie/ga/seirbhis/sceim-infheistiochta-don-oidhreacht-thogtha-siot/
Please ensure all elements of Application Form A are fully and correctly completed and a Method Statement has been provided.
Applications can be made online (encouraged) BHIS 2026 Online Application by email or post to the Conservation Section of Dublin City Council. The deadline for submission of completed applications is 4PM ON FRIDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER 2025. Late applications and/or incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Email: [email protected]
Postal Address: Conservation Section, Planning, Property & Economic Development Department, Dublin City Council, Block 3, Floor 3, Civic Offices, Dublin 8