Applications open for Heritage Grant 2027 (Ireland)

The DLR COCO Heritage Grants 2027 support organisations, groups and individuals with ideas for heritage research, surveys, events, publications/video, exhibitions and projects. The maximum grant for any single project is €2,500, and funding will cover no more than 70% of total project costs. The application deadline is Friday, 23 October 2026 at 12:00 PM. The Heritage Grants 2027 are designed for applicants with ideas that relate to heritage, as defined within the scheme. Cultural Heritage includes tangible heritage (such as archaeology, documents and structures) and intangible heritage (such as music, language, craft and sport). Natural Heritage includes landscape, seascape, historic parks, nature and geology. The scheme also clarifies that physical works to buildings or historic structures are not included in this funding scheme. If you plan a budget, ensure your eligible costs fit within these restrictions and that you can cover the remaining project costs beyond the 70% cap. Applicants must meet the eligibility requirements in the Heritage Grant Scheme Guidelines. From the opportunity page, the following eligibility points are explicitly stated: For the full and binding requirements (including payment terms and qualification for funding under each grant category), read the Grant Scheme Guidelines. A copy is available via: The scheme supports projects including (as stated on the opportunity page): The opportunity also emphasizes that physical works to buildings or historic structures are not included within this funding scheme. This grant is a targeted funding opportunity for heritage-focused work that involves the public. It supports a range of outputs—research, surveys, events, and dissemination formats such as publications/video and exhibitions—while explicitly limiting project scope away from building/structure physical works. Official application page: The application is hosted on the DLR COCO “Submit.com” page titled “Heritage Grant 2027” (Source URL: https://dlrcoco.submit.com/show/404). Deadlines on the official page: Opening 25 September 2026 at 9:00 AM; deadline 23 October 2026 at 12:00 PM. The source text does not specify the time zone for these times, so confirm the time zone in the official portal before submitting. What is the maximum grant amount available? The maximum grant for any single project is €2,500. Will the grant cover the full cost of the project? No. The grant will fund no more than 70% of total project costs. What kinds of heritage projects are eligible? Eligible activities listed include heritage research, surveys, events, publications/video, exhibitions and projects that relate to heritage as defined by the scheme. Is physical work on buildings or historic structures funded? No. The scheme states that physical works to buildings or historic structures are not included in this funding scheme. Is public engagement required? Yes. The page states there must be a level of public engagement for the event/project to be considered. Are there expenses that the grant will not fund? Yes. The source lists categories such as general operating, travel or administrative expenses, printed programmes with advertising, hospitality/social functions, prize money, and costs related to loans, debts, fundraising, or hiring Council premises. When is the deadline to apply? The deadline is Friday, 23 October 2026 at 12:00 PM (time zone not specified in the source). Applicants should download or request the Heritage Grant Scheme Guidelines and confirm that their project idea, budget, and public engagement plan match the scheme’s requirements. Then complete the application through the official DLR COCO “Submit.com” portal before 23 October 2026 at 12:00 PM, following the instructions shown in the portal.