People in Donegal have until the end of this month to apply to the Community Monuments Fund.
It’s for the conservation of archaeological monuments.
Donegal County Council is inviting applications under the fund.
Funding of up to €100,000 is available for essential repairs and capital works for the conservation and repair of archaeological monuments, up to €30,000 for the development of Conservation Management Plans or reports aimed at identifying measures for the conservation of archaeological monuments and improving public access and up to €30,000 for enhancement of access and interpretation at archaeological monuments including on-line or virtual access.
The Community Monuments Fund is an initiative by the National Monuments Service of the Department of Housing, Local Government & Heritage in partnership with local authorities.
Successful applicants will have until mid-October to complete the work and Donegal County Council’s Heritage Office and County Museum will advise and support applicants in the delivery of these projects over the coming months.
Further details and application forms are available on the Donegal County Council website.
The deadline for applications is January 31st at 4pm.
