What is the Stich in Time Grant?
Galway County Council is operating a grant scheme: Architectural Heritage Fund STITCH IN TIME GRANT which is a grant for Minor Repairs & Conservation Advice Reports to assist owners towards the cost of minor repairs or maintenance works to Protected Structures, proposed Protected Structures or historic buildings within Architectural Conservation Areas that enhance the place or street. Other historic buildings may be considered but priority will be given to those with statutory protection. To ensure that owners are appropriately advised on the works required to their property the scheme can also be availed of to produce building condition reports/surveys, method statements or specifications by conservation professionals to identify and prioritise works that adhere to best conservation practice.
Who Can Apply?
Owners or occupiers of Protected Structures. Refer to the Information sheet
for full eligibility.
Eligible Structures
- Any Protected Structure (domestic or commercial)
- Historic Structures within an Architectural Conservation Area (ACA)
- Vernacular Buildings
Eligible Works
- The scheme is targeted at small-scale works where the costs fall under €5,000. There are other conservation grant schemes for medium-sized or large-scale repairs
To apply, you must submit the following:
- Completed Application Form
- Comprehensive Method Statement
- Details of the conservation professions accreditation
- Photographs of current condition
- Quotation
- Contractors Tax Clearance Certificate
Need Help or Have Questions?
Please contact: conservationoffice@galwaycoco.ie
T: 091 509308
Funding Available
- Up to 50% of the total cost, max. €5,000
Timeline
- Works must be completed: By October 2026
Download Application Documents