Community Monuments Fund 2026
The Community Monuments Fund was first established in 2020 to provide investment in Ireland’s archaeological heritage. Funding is prioritised for local authorities, private owners and custodians and community groups for the care, conservation, maintenance, protection and promotion of archaeological monuments.
The Community Monuments Fund provides funding for projects in relation to:
(i) Archaeological Monuments that are included in the Record of Monuments and Places (RMP) under the National Monuments Act 1930 (as amended).
(ii) Archaeological Monuments that are identified in the Sites and Monuments Record compiled by the National Monuments Service.
There are 3 Streams:
Stream 1 will offer grants up to €100,000 aimed at essential repairs and capital works for the conservation and repair of archaeological monuments.
Stream 2 will offer grants of up to €30,000 for development of Conservation Management Plans/Reports that are aimed at identifying measures for conservation of archaeological monuments and improving public access.
Stream 3 will offer grants of up to €30,000 for enhancement of access infrastructure and interpretation (including virtual/online) at archaeological monuments.
Private applicants and/or community groups who are the owners or custodians of archaeological monuments in County Wexford who wish to apply should submit an application to the Heritage Section, Planning Department, Wexford County Council, Carricklawn, Wexford by Friday the 30th of January 2026.
For queries, please contact Wexford County Council’s Heritage Section at 053 9196137 or email heritage@wexfordcoco.ie