Update 8.1.2025
Following EU’s Energy Performance of Buildings Directive (EU/2024/1275), Article 17(15) states that:
‘From 1 January 2025, Member States shall not provide any financial incentives for the installation of stand-alone boilers powered by fossil fuels.’
Please see the document below on Qualifying and Non Qualifying Works which reflects the changes as a result of this.
Applications will be accepted up to 17th January 2025.
Historic Structures Fund 2025
The Historic Structures Fund will offer grants from €50,000 up to €200,000 only, and focus on larger enhancement, refurbishment or reuse projects involving heritage structures, where:
a. A clear community or public benefit has been demonstrated, or
b. A clear residential benefit has been demonstrated (such projects must be advanced through the planning process as necessary)
Full details of the scheme are available in the Guidance Book for Applicants below.
Applications
Application forms must be accompanied by a comprehensive method statement completed by a conservation specialist, a quotation for the works and a completed application form.
All works must be supervised throughout by the conservation specialist appointed by the applicant.
The closing date for receipt of applications has been extended to 17th January 2025.
Applications can be emailed to conservation@kildarecoco.ie