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Today, Minister Darragh OBrien and Minister Alan Dillon announced that EUR85 million in funding is available through Irelands European Regional Development Fund (ERDF) programmes to restore vacant or derelict heritage buildings in public ownership - revitalising urban centres, bringing valued heritage buildings back into use as community assets and delivering on New European Bauhaus and Town Centre First policies.
Building on the success of the initial funding round in 2024, Irelands Regional Assemblies are pleased to open the second call for applications under Strand 2 of THRIVE - the Town Centre First Heritage Revival Scheme - from 16 January 2025 with awards of up to EUR7 million available to refurbish, restore, and adapt publicly owned heritage buildings within town centres.
THRIVE empowers local authorities to reimagine and adapt heritage buildings, preserving their historical and cultural significance while creating vibrant and sustainable urban spaces.
