Irish-language shopfront scheme reopens for Kilkenny applicants Historic Structures Fund news@kilkennypeople.ie Tá breis sonraí le fáil ar www.housing.gov.ie agus ó Oifigigh Chaomhantais Ailtireachta agus ó Oifigigh Oidhreachta an údaráis áitiúil ); ); Irish language signs were once a common sight on shopfronts in towns and villages across Kilkenny, but they are an increasingly rare sight, with many a reminder of a shop long since closed. Some emerge during renovation and other works to existing shops – a reminder of a past life for a building. A new fund seeks to bring these old, often faded signs back to their former glories.
Applications Open for Built Heritage Investment Scheme & Historic Structures Fund 2021 Cork County Council in conjunction with the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage are inviting applications for grant funding under the Built Heritage Investment Scheme and Historic Structure Fund 2021. The scheme relates to buildings contained in the Record of Protected Structures and in Architectural Conservation Areas. Mitchelstown COI Church The Built Heritage Investment Scheme supports small scale conservation projects and the employment of skilled, experienced professionals, craftspeople and tradespersons in the repair of historic built environment. Grants range from a minimum of €2,500 to a maximum of €15,000 per application. The Historic Structures Fund focuses on conservation and enhancement of historic structures and buildings for the benefit of communities and the public. Stream 1 grants, from €15,000 up to €50,000, are aimed at essential repairs and smaller capital works for the refurbishment and conservation of heritage structures. Stream 2 offers a small number of grants from €50,000 up to €200,000 for larger enhancement, refurbishment or reuse projects involving heritage structures, where a clear community or public benefit has been demonstrated.