For Irish farmers and advisors
Farm grants and handy tech, without the hours of digging.
Every week we pull together the Irish grant news and closing dates that matter, plus a few practical AI and farm tech tools worth a look. Short, plain English, and free.
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Why we started
The money is there. Finding it is a job of its own.
Between TAMS, ACRES, BISS, farm safety measures and all the rest, there's a lot of support for Irish farms. Keeping track of it after a long day is the hard part.
And you can apply for most of it yourself: 12 of the 25 schemes we track are fully do-it-yourself and 9 more need just one certified step. Apply yourself, step by step.
Deadlines slip by
Schemes open and close in tranches and windows, with notices scattered across gov.ie, press releases and the farming papers. Missing one can mean waiting months for the next round.
The paperwork is heavy
Terms and conditions, reference costs, quotes and photos. Even with a good advisor, it takes time to get your side of things together.
"AI" is mostly noise
Everyone is selling something with AI on the box. It's hard to tell which tools actually save time on a working farm and which are just a sales pitch.
The deadline ledger
Dates worth writing on the calendar
Every date here is checked against an official source, with the link. The newsletter adds new schemes as their dates are confirmed.
| Scheme | Round | Closes | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAMS 3 | Tranche 14 | Fri 04 Dec 2026 | Open | gov.ie |
| TAMS 3 | Tranche 13 | Fri 04 Sep 2026 | Closed | gov.ie |
| TAMS 3 | Tranche 12 | Fri 05 Jun 2026 | Closed | gov.ie |
| TAMS 3 | Tranche 11 | Fri 06 Mar 2026 | Closed | gov.ie |
Checked on 16 October 2026. Dates can change and the scheme terms and conditions are what count, so always confirm on gov.ie or with your advisor before you act. Other schemes (ACRES, BISS, farm safety and more) are covered in the weekly email once their dates are officially published. See all 20 schemes in the grants ledger.
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Basic planFill in a short farm profile once. The Grant Matcher shows the schemes that suit you, with an action plan and a step-by-step guide for each one.
Grant Matcher
Let the Grant Matcher do the legwork
A paid tool that checks your farm against the scheme rules for you. See how it works or see the plans.
- A farm profile that you fill in once (farming type, date of birth, land, schemes you're already in)
- A shortlist of grants that may suit your farm, with links to the official terms
- Deadline reminders by email before a window closes (texts coming soon)
- An action plan, step-by-step guides and templates so you can apply yourself
Video description: an example of the Grant Matcher app with a sample dairy farm in County Cavan. Profile: the farmer types in dairy, Cavan, 45 hectares, aged 34, has a herd number, is in ACRES and plans solar panels on the parlour roof, while a progress bar fills to 100%. Matches: three grants appear with example fit scores, reasons they may fit and things to check: Young Farmers Capital Investment Scheme (TAMS 3) (closes 4 Dec 2026), Solar Capital Investment Scheme (TAMS 3) (closes 4 Dec 2026) and SEAI Non-Domestic Microgen Grant (solar PV) (closes 6 Jul 2027). Grant detail: the Young Farmers scheme shows a 60% grant, a maximum grant of €54,000 and 49 days left. An eligibility checklist ticks off age under 41, herd number and minimum investment, and flags agricultural education and first time head of holding to confirm. A document checklist ticks off two of four items. Deadlines: a timeline shows the closing dates, and a phone shows a text and an email reminder on 20 November 2026 that the solar scheme closes in 14 days. Drafts: an AI assistant types a note to the farmer's advisor about applying, with an "Advisor review needed" badge. Summary: 3 grants matched, with the published maximums: up to €54,000, 60% of up to €90,000, and up to €325,200, and a note that the amount depends on the approved investment. The video loops and has no sound.
Step 1 of 4
Fill in your farm profile
Step 2 of 4
See grants that may fit
- Young Farmers Capital Investment Scheme (TAMS 3)Closes 4 Dec 2026
Aged 34, under the age limit of 41
To check: Agricultural education, and being head of holding for the first time
- Solar Capital Investment Scheme (TAMS 3)Closes 4 Dec 2026
Active dairy farmer, can apply through agfood.ie
To check: Ranking applies, so compare it with the SEAI grant
- SEAI Non-Domestic Microgen Grant (solar PV)Closes 6 Jul 2027
Farms count as businesses for this grant
To check: Building must have been built and occupied by 31 Dec 2020
Step 3 of 4
Get a reminder before it closes
GrassGrant reminder · 20 Nov 2026
Solar Capital Investment Scheme (TAMS 3) closes on 4 Dec 2026, in 14 days. Talk to your advisor this week if you want to apply.
Step 4 of 4
Get help drafting notes
Draft help · example note
We run a 45 ha dairy farm in Co. Cavan and are thinking about solar panels on the parlour roof to cut electricity costs. Can we compare the TAMS solar grant (60%) with the SEAI grant (45%)? Was the building built before 2021?
A draft only. Check it and edit it before you use it.
Sample profile. Grant names, rates and closing dates come from our grants ledger (checked 16 October 2026).
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The newsletter and tools directory are free and will stay free. The Grant Matcher is a paid plan, from €5 a month.
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- Personalised checklists
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- Everything in Basic
- Ready-made templates (quotes, letters, council and landowner requests)
- Deadline plan and quote comparison
- Email deadline reminders (texts coming soon)
- "What could change" actions
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- Everything in Pro
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- Matches and deadlines for each client
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Is the newsletter really free?
Yes. The weekly newsletter and the tools directory are free. We may carry clearly marked sponsor messages to keep it that way, and we'll always say when something is sponsored.
Are you connected with the Department of Agriculture?
No. GrassGrant is independent and isn't connected with the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Teagasc or any other State body. We link to official sources so you can check everything yourself.
Will GrassGrant submit my grant applications?
No. Most Department schemes are applied for through agfood.ie, often by your advisor. GrassGrant helps you find schemes, keep track of deadlines and get your notes and paperwork ready. You or your advisor still make and submit the application.
Can I rely on the deadlines you send?
We check every deadline against official sources before sending it, and we include the link. Dates can change and terms and conditions are what count, so always confirm on gov.ie or with your advisor before you act.
I'm not great with technology. Is this for me?
Absolutely. The newsletter is a plain email, and the tools we cover are explained in everyday language. If a tool is fiddly, we'll say so.
I'm an advisor. Is there something for me?
Yes. The Advisor plan (€49/month) lets you add up to 15 client farm profiles and see matches and deadlines for each one. It's meant to support the work you already do, not replace it. See the Advisor plan.
What happens to my farm information?
We'll only use it to run the service you signed up for. We won't sell it. A full privacy policy is on the way, and you'll be able to delete your data whenever you want.