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Current Grant Applications for Waterford City & County

Community Monuments Fund (CMF) 2025
Historic Structures Fund 2025
Historic Thatch Buildings Grant 2025
Well Grant for Private Water Supplies
Lead Piping Replacement Grant
Economic Incentive Scheme for Vacant Properties in Urban Areas 2023-2024

Community Monuments Fund (CMF) 2025

Community Monuments Fund 2025

Waterford City and County Council invites applications to the Community Monuments Fund 2025, as operated by the National Monuments Service of the Department of Housing, Heritage and Local Government.

The closing date for applications is 4 pm 31st January 2025.

The Community Monuments Fund is investing essential capital in our archaeological heritage to help owners and custodians of archaeological monuments safeguard them into the future for the benefit of communities and the public. The core aims of this fund are the conservation, maintenance, protection and promotion of local monuments and archaeological sites. The Department encourages projects to incorporate a traditional skills training element. Local authorities, private owners, community groups and custodians of monuments are eligible to apply under the following 3 streams;

§ Stream 1 will offer grants up to €100,000 for 3 approved projects aimed at essential repairs and capital works for the conservation and repair of archaeological monuments.

§ Stream 2 will offer grants of up to €30,000 for 2 approved projects development of Conservation Management Plans/Reports that are aimed at identifying measures for conservation of archaeological monuments and improving public access.

§ Stream 3 will offer grants of up to €30,000 for 2 approved projects for enhancement of access infrastructure and interpretation (including virtual/online) at archaeological monuments.

 

Application forms and further details are available to download below.

Application Form Application Form (Irish) Handbook Handbook (Irish)

Applicants should read the CMF guidance circular carefully and ensure that method statements and relevant consents are included with the application. Applications should be returned by e mail to bguest@waterfordcouncil.ie titled ‘Community Monument Fund Application’ by no later than 4 pm on January 31st 2025.

Hard copy application forms are available by request to above e -mail or by Tel: 051 849668

Historic Structures Fund 2025

Repointing workThe Historic Structures Fund (HSF) 2025 is now open for applications for grant funding for works to  eligible structures . The primary focus of the HSF is to assist with the conservation and enhancement of historic structures and buildings for the broader benefit of communities and the public.

For 2025, the HSF will offer grants from €50,000 up to €200,000  and focus on larger enhancement, refurbishment or reuse projects involving heritage structures, where:

 

  1. A clear community or public benefit has been demonstrated, or
  2. A clear residential benefit has been demonstrated (such projects must be advanced through the planning process as necessary)

The total value of all public funding provided for individual projects is 50% of eligible costs. In exceptional circumstances a higher percentage may be sought, subject to a max of 80%.

Eligible applications will be assessed for selection under the following criteria

  • Significance of the structure
  • Efficacy of the grant in achieving the aims of the Historic Structures Fund
  • Quality of the methodology and technical merit of the works proposed
  • Contribution of the proposed works to keeping the structure in use, or bringing it back into use
  • Broader public or community benefit of the project

The Department encourages project promoters to incorporate a traditional skills training element in the project. Please note the requirement for a comprehensive and sound methodology to accompany the application and that in the event of a successful application,  appropriately qualified conservation professional shall oversee the works.

Conservation Section, Waterford City and County Council  will administer the scheme on behalf of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage. 

Application Form Applicant Checklist Circular

Completed application forms to be submitted by email only to Planning@waterfordcouncil.ie  by Friday  17th January 2025.

Historic Thatch Buildings Grant 2025

Thatcher at workThe Historic Thatch Buildings  Grant 2025 is now open for applications for funding.

The purpose of the scheme is to protect the heritage value of historic thatched roof buildings across Ireland, including dwellings and other structures. The scheme will be administered for the duration of 2025, with funding to be claimed within that calendar year.

An application under the BHIS Historic Thatched Buildings Stream does not preclude a separate application under the Historic Structures Fund or the main stream of the BHIS, but only one grant can be availed of per structure. In cases where an applicant is awarded funding under both schemes, the applicant must indicate which scheme they wish to avail of.

Please note that suitable Method Statement or description of the proposed works, drawn up in consultation with an experienced thatcher or other relevant building professional.

The Conservation Section, Waterford City and County Council, will administer the scheme on behalf of the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.  

Application Form Applicant Checklist Circular

Completed application forms with photographs, to be submitted by email only to Planning@waterfordcouncil.ie by Friday 17th January 2025.

Well Grant for Private Water Supplies

Grants are available under the Rural Water Programme for the carrying out of improvement works to a private water supply (this means a water supply providing water intended for human consumption and domestic purposes that serves only one house). The relevant Regulations are Housing (Private Water Supply Financial Assistance) Regulations 2020 (SI No. 192 of 2020).
The key features of the scheme are:

  • The grant payable for rehabilitation works is 85% of approved costs subject to a maximum of 3,000 euro.
  • The grant payable for the provision of a new well is 85% of approved costs subject to a maximum of 5,000 euro, where the housing authority agrees that this is the most appropriate solution.
  • In recognising the role of the grant in improving water quality, the water quality treatment element (typically filtration and Ultra Violet treatment) qualifies for 100% funding up to a maximum of 1,000 euro. This can be claimed on its own or in addition to either the grant for rehabilitation works or the grant for a new well.
  • The minimum grant threshold is €750.
  • Application Form
  • Terms & Conditions are available here.

Lead Piping Replacement Grant

There is a Government grant available that provides 100% of costs up to €5,000 to replace drinking water lead pipes within the boundaries of your property.

Lead Piping Replacement Grant Forms and documents:

claim Form 1A Foirm éilimh 1a FAQs Ceisteanna Coitianta

 

Customer Leaflet Customer Leaflet (Irish) Terms and Conditions

Economic Incentive Scheme for Vacant Properties in Urban Areas 2023-2024

Waterford City & County Council is offering incentives over a three year period to attract new retail and other businesses within the core retail area of the City Centre, towns and village centre of Waterford in order to bring vibrancy and vitality to the city and town centres.

It is intended to ensure that any incoming retail or service use will respect and enhance the multifaceted character of the area and will allow and encourage a diversity of uses to increase its overall attractiveness for shopping, leisure and business purposes.

There will be a strong presumption in favour of grant-aid for higher order comparison retail outlets including fashion outlets – both multiple and independent stores, ‘lifestyle stores’, flagship stores, niche and specialist retailers such as home furnishings, beauty products, jewellery and bookshops.

Level of Support available under the Economic Incentive Scheme

Level of Support available under the Economic Incentive Scheme

*Rates Relief capped at €5,000 per annum

For more details on the scheme, please read the scheme guidelines or contact one of the Economic Development Team.

Apply here

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