Previous IGS conservation grant pledges clockwise from top left: Malone Mausoleum, Kilbixy, Co. Westmeath; Fiddown Church, Co. Kilkenny; Dromana Gate, Villierstown, Co. Waterford; and Myrtle Grove, Co. Cork

The Irish Georgian Society is inviting applications for its Conservation Grants Programme 2026 with submissions accepted until midday Friday 27th February.

A total of €44,000 will be available which will comprise €30,000 in grants from the Niall Smith Conservation Grants Fund and IGS London, €10,000 through the Homan Potterton Conservation Grant Fund and €4,000 from the IGS Cork Chapter.

Click here to download the application form.

Since 2014 the Irish Georgian Society’s Conservation Grants Programme has supported over 90 conservation projects. These have included country houses, thatched cottages, townhouses, architectural follies, and churches with grants awarded for repairs to roofs, windows and rainwater goods, support for conservation plans and building appraisals, and for other essential conservation works.

For articles on previous grants recipients, please click here.

Decisions on the allocation of grants will be made by mid-April at which time applicants will be informed.

If you have any queries, please email igsconservationgrants@gmail.com