Heritage and Conservation

Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS) Grant

Heritage and Conservation

Fingal County Council is inviting applications under a number of schemes for repairs or conservation projects within the Fingal area. This includes the Built Heritage Investment Scheme (BHIS), which has the following levels of funding:

  • Minimum €2,500 - Maximum €15,000

This is a scheme operated to assist with the repair and conservation of Protected Structures, and in certain cases, works to structures within Architectural Conservation Areas. Fingal County Council has a fund of €96,000 to allocate in 2023. meaning applications will be assessed and prioritised on the basis of:

  • Significance of the Structure;
  • Effectiveness of the Works;
  • Employment Benefits. 

Generally the amount of funding awarded cannot exceed 50% of the cost of works up to a maximum amount of €15,000.

The Guidance Circular on the Built Heritage Investment Scheme 2023, which explains the scheme and the Application Form, are available to download.

BHIS 2023 Guidance Booklet for applicants

BHIS 2023  Appendix II – Guidance Application Form A

BHIS 2023 Application Form A (Applicant)

BHIS HSF 2023 FAQ CSSSOT 2023 Ceisteanna Coitianta

The Irish language versions of the BHIS 2023 Guidance Booklet for applicants, FAQs and Forms are available here: Cúnamh Airgeadais don Oidhreacht Thógtha

CLOSING DATE: The deadline for receipt of applications for this scheme is 5pm on Friday 27th January 2023

Application forms along with relevant supplementary material should be emailed to   [email protected]   in either Word or pdf format. The size of the email with all attachments should not exceed 15MB.