Wicklow County Council invites applications to the Community Monuments Fund (CMF) 2027, as operated by the National Monuments Service of Department of Housing Local Government and Heritage.

The  closing date for applications is 4 pm 22^nd January 2027

CMF 2027 will invest in archaeological heritage and support owners and custodians of archaeological monuments to safeguard them into the future for the benefit of communities and the public. Local authorities, private owners, community groups and custodians of monuments are eligible to apply under the following 3 streams;

1. Stream 1 will offer grants up to €130,000 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/) at archaeological monuments.

Application forms and guidance documents (in English and Irish) are available below.

Applicants should read the CMF guidance carefully and ensure that method statements and relevant consents are included with the application.

 Applications should be submitted  by e mail to wicklowheritage@wicklowcoco.ie or by post, clearly marked ‘Community Monument Fund Application’ c/o Heritage Office, Wicklow County Council, County Buildings, Wicklow Town by no later than 4 pm on January 22^nd 2027

Hard copy application forms are available by request to above e mail or by Tel: 0404 20100. Other queries to Deirdre Burns, Heritage Officer, Wicklow County Council via dburns@wicklowcoco.ie