Community Monuments Fund 2021

Minister Michael Noonan has announced the opening of the Community Monuments Fund 2021. Building on the inaugural 2020 Fund, the 2021 Community Monuments Fund will invest in our valuable archaeological heritage and help the owners and custodians of archaeological monuments to safeguard them into the future for the benefit of communities and the public.

The 2021 Fund will invest a total of €2,000,000 in the conservation, maintenance, protection and promotion of archaeological monuments. It will:

• enable conservation works to be carried out on monuments which are deemed to be significant and in need of urgent support;
• encourage access to monuments and improve their presentation;
• build resilience in our monuments to enable them to withstand the effects of climate change

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.

The Community Monuments Fund has 3 Streams:

1. Stream 1 will offer grants up to €85,000 aimed at essential repairs and capital works for the conservation and repair of archaeological monuments.
2. 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.  
3. Stream 3 will offer grants of up to €30,000 for enhancement of access infrastructure and interpretation (including virtual/online) at archaeological monuments (including COVID 19 public health measures).  

Private applicants and/or community groups who are the owners or custodians of archaeological monuments should:

• Complete Application Form CMF/A

Community Monument Fund Application Form 2021.pdf

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• Attach a comprehensive Method Statement and any other required documentation
• Submit to their Local Authority before the 12 April 2021 to heritage@dublincity.ie. Applications are accepted by email only.

All applicants should read the explanatory memorandum below and have regard to all parts before completing an application form.

Explanatory Memorandum Community Monuments Fund 2021

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Please contact us with any queries on archaeology@dublincity.ie and/or heritage@dublincity.ie