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Community Monuments Fund 2021 - Call for Projects
From Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
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From Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage
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The Community Monuments Fund was first established in 2020 to provide investment in Ireland’s archaeological heritage.
Part of this funding is prioritised for local authorities, private owners and custodians and community groups for the care, conservation, maintenance, protection and promotion of archaeological monuments.
Total funding available nationally for projects under Community Monuments Fund 2021 will be €2,000,000 .
The Community Monuments Fund will invest essential capital in our valuable archaeological heritage and help owners and custodians of archaeological monuments to safeguard them into the future for the benefit of communities and the public.
The impacts of climate change on our monuments is increasingly evident. With increased weathering and severe climate events, the repair cycle on built heritage is likely to become shorter. Increased maintenance and repair will be key to building resilience in our monuments to enable them to withstand the effects of a changing environment.
The core aims of this Fund are the conservation, maintenance, protection and presentation of archaeological monuments. It will:
The Department encourages project promoters to incorporate a traditional skills training element in projects.
The Community Monuments Fund has 3 Streams:
The Community Monuments Fund provides funding for projects in relation to:
Eligible projects will be drawn from the following categories:
To find out more and to apply, please download the following document: