The Conservation Advice Grant Scheme for Vacant Traditional Houses is an expanded funding scheme to provide grants for expert conservation advice to owners of traditional houses who are availing of, or considering, the Vacant Property Refurbishment Grant.
The Conservation Advice Grant Scheme provides grants to cover 67% of the costs (up to a maximum grant of €5,000) of having a conservation expert with proven and appropriate expertise:
- visit a vacant or derelict traditional building
- conduct a survey, and
- compile tailored conservation advice for the property owner.
This expert advice will include a report which outlines the condition of the building and identifies conservation improvements which would restore it to use while enhancing its character, energy efficiency, integrity, and amenity.
Closing date for Applications: 5pm on 31 July 2024
Applications can be made to the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage.
Further information and Application forms can be found here.
Please send any questions about the scheme to conservationadvicegrants@housing.gov.ie.