This guide was compiled by the County Donegal Heritage Office, Donegal County Council and provides details of possible sources of funding for heritage initiatives. Each of the different funding agencies have different criteria for evaluation of applications so much will depend on the specific nature of the work planned and the ethos under which the work will be carried out. Applicants are advised to check grant conditions and closing dates for receipt of applications as these vary considerably between agencies and grant schemes.
Donegal County Council
Now Closed
Donegal Culture & Creativity Project Awards Scheme
Donegal County Council
Now Closed
Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage
Donegal County Council is not in a position to manage or administer the Community Monuments Fund in 2024.
Community Heritage Grant Scheme
The Heritage Council
Now Closed
Minor Tourism Related Works Grant Scheme 2024
The Heritage Council
Now Closed
Built Heritage Investment Scheme
Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage
Closing Date: September 27, 2024
Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage
Now Closed
Historic Towns Initiative Grant Scheme
The Heritage Council
Now Closed
Donegal County Council
Now Closed
Irish Georgian Society Conservation Grants
Irish Georgian Society
Now Closed
The Heritage Council
Now Closed
Heritage Organisations Support Fund (formerly Heritage Capacity Fund)
The Heritage Council
Now Closed
Traditional Farm Buildings Grant Scheme
The Heritage Council
Now Closed
Grant for the Renewal or Repair of Thatch Roofs of Houses
Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage
Now Open
Section 482, Taxes Consolidation Act 1997
Members’ Development Fund (Members’ Allocation)
Donegal County Council
Department of Rural and Community Development
LEADER Groups