Heritage Stewardship Fund

Closing date: Monday 19th January 2026 at 5pm

Funding to support heritage-focused projects undertaken by public sector bodies – including local authorities, state agencies, and educational institutions with responsibility for heritage assets or programmes.

The scheme is designed to assist staff whose core remit may not be fully focused on heritage but whose work has a significant impact on heritage. This includes employees of state agencies and educational institutions proposing heritage-focused projects, as well as local authority-based museum curators, archivists, archaeologists, and architectural conservation officers. Projects that build climate resilience and deliver nature-positive outcomes are a particular area of focus for the fund. By supporting initiatives that safeguard heritage while promoting sustainability, the fund aims to ensure heritage assets are protected and enhanced for the benefit of communities and the natural world.

For more information, please visit https://www.heritagecouncil.ie/funding/heritage-stewardship-scheme-2