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Funding available for heritage projects in Sligo, Leitrim & Donegal

Catherine Gaffney -
Funding available for heritage projects in Sligo, Leitrim & Donegal

Funding is being made available for heritage projects in Sligo, Leitrim and Donegal.

 

The Heritage Council is now accepting applications from community groups and not for profit non-governmental organisations for its Community Heritage Grant Scheme 2024.

 

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Last year, six Sligo-based projects were funded through the scheme.

 

These included the conservation of the Shell House in Sligo by the Hazelwood Heritage Society, and a project from the Enniscrone & District Community Development Company aimed at Promoting awareness and research of archaeology in the Castle Field, Enniscrone.

 

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In Donegal, the Kilcar Heritage Committee was granted funding last year to commission a conservation report on the existing St Matthew's Church building

 

The minimum grant that can be requested through the scheme is €500. The maximum is €25,000.

 

The closing date for applications is Monday, 25th of March at 5pm.

 

Applications must be made via the Heritage Council’s online grants management system.

 

Funded projects must be completed by 15th of November 2024. Full details are available here

 

All relevant information is available from the Heritage Council’s website here. (opens at 12 today)

Catherine Gaffney -