Grants ledger · checked 16 October 2026
Irish farm grants, with the dates that matter.
25 schemes from the Department of Agriculture, SEAI and LEADER: 10 open now, 5 upcoming and 10 closed, with the closing dates checked against official sources.
See which of these you qualify for, with the Grant Matcher. Members get the full details for each scheme: what it funds, who can apply, the rate and where to apply.
See plansGrant list
25 schemes listed: 10 open, 5 upcoming, 10 closed
Open now 10
Closing soonest first, then schemes with no fixed deadline.
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Farm Safety Capital Investment Scheme (TAMS 3)
Capital investment Open Closes Fri 4 Dec 2026 -
Organic Capital Investment Scheme (TAMS 3)
Organic Open Closes Fri 4 Dec 2026 -
Solar Capital Investment Scheme (TAMS 3)
Energy Open Closes Fri 4 Dec 2026 -
TAMS 3, Tranche 14 (all TAMS 3 measures)
Capital investment Open Closes Fri 4 Dec 2026 -
Young Farmers Capital Investment Scheme (TAMS 3)
Young farmers Open Closes Fri 4 Dec 2026 -
SEAI Non-Domestic Microgen Grant (solar PV)
Energy Open Enhanced 45% rate ends Tue 6 Jul 2027 -
Afforestation Scheme (Forestry Programme 2023–2027)
Forestry and land Rolling Closes No fixed closing date -
LEADER Programme 2023–2027
Diversification Rolling Closes No fixed closing date -
SEAI Support Scheme for Energy Audits
Energy Rolling Closes No fixed closing date -
SEAI Support Scheme for Renewable Heat
Energy Rolling Closes No fixed closing date
Upcoming 5
Announced or expected, but not open yet. Dates in words until they are confirmed.
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Fertiliser Exceptional Aid Scheme
Income support Upcoming Records checked Fri 23 Oct 2026 -
BISS, CIS-YF and National Reserve 2027 applications
Income support Upcoming Expected Not yet announced. Usually opens around Feb–Mar and closes mid-May -
Organic Processing Scheme (reopening)
Organic Upcoming Expected Early 2027 (exact dates not announced) -
TAMS 3 tranches in 2027
Capital investment Upcoming Expected 2027 tranche dates not yet announced -
Tillage supports 2027: Straw Incorporation Measure and Tillage Sustainability Support
Crops and tillage Upcoming Expected 2027 dates not yet announced
Closed 10
Most recently closed first. Useful for knowing what to expect next time.
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Collaborative Farming Grant Scheme
Young farmers Closed Closes Wed 30 Sep 2026 -
National Beef Welfare Scheme 2026
Livestock Closed Closes Wed 23 Sep 2026 -
Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) and Eco-Scheme
Income support Closed Closes Fri 15 May 2026 -
Complementary Income Support for Young Farmers (CIS-YF)
Young farmers Closed Closes Fri 15 May 2026 -
National Reserve (Young Farmer and New Farmer categories)
Young farmers Closed Closes Fri 15 May 2026 -
National Sheep Welfare Scheme 2026
Livestock Closed Closes Fri 15 May 2026 -
Sheep Improvement Scheme (Year 4 new entrants)
Livestock Closed Closes Wed 29 Apr 2026 -
Organic Farming Scheme
Organic Closed Closes Fri 12 Dec 2025 -
Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP)
Livestock Closed Closes Mon 22 May 2023 -
ACRES (Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme)
Environment Closed Closes Check official page
No schemes match those filters. Try "All" in Category or Status.
Days left count to the end of the closing day, Irish time. Checked against official sources on 16 October 2026. Dates change and the scheme terms and conditions are what count, so always confirm on the official page or with your advisor before you act. Want these in your inbox? Get the free weekly email, or see the Grant Matcher for reminders matched to your farm.
Sources
Where every entry comes from
Official pages (and, where noted, a news report) used for this ledger.
- ACRES (Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme): www.gov.ie/en/department-of-agriculture-food-and-the-marine/services/agri-climate-rural-en
- Afforestation Scheme (Forestry Programme 2023–2027): www.gov.ie/en/department-of-agriculture-food-and-the-marine/publications/afforestation-sch
- BISS, CIS-YF and National Reserve 2027 applications: www.gov.ie/en/department-of-agriculture-food-and-the-marine/services/basic-income-support-
- Collaborative Farming Grant Scheme: www.gov.ie/en/department-of-agriculture-food-and-the-marine/services/collaborative-farming
- Complementary Income Support for Young Farmers (CIS-YF): www.gov.ie/en/department-of-agriculture-food-and-the-marine/services/complementary-income-
- Farm Safety Capital Investment Scheme (TAMS 3): www.gov.ie/en/department-of-agriculture-food-and-the-marine/services/farm-safety-capital-i
- Fertiliser Exceptional Aid Scheme: www.gov.ie/en/department-of-agriculture-food-and-the-marine/press-releases/minister-heydon
- LEADER Programme 2023–2027: www.neh.gov.ie/business-supports/leader-programme-for-rural-development
- National Beef Welfare Scheme 2026: www.gov.ie/en/department-of-agriculture-food-and-the-marine/services/beef-welfare-scheme-2
- National Reserve (Young Farmer and New Farmer categories): www.gov.ie/en/department-of-agriculture-food-and-the-marine/services/national-reserve-youn
- National Sheep Welfare Scheme 2026: www.gov.ie/en/department-of-agriculture-food-and-the-marine/services/2026-national-sheep-w
- Organic Capital Investment Scheme (TAMS 3): www.gov.ie/en/department-of-agriculture-food-and-the-marine/services/organic-capital-inves
- Organic Farming Scheme: www.gov.ie/en/department-of-agriculture-food-and-the-marine/services/organic-farming-schem
- Organic Farming Scheme (news report): www.agriland.ie/farming-news/minister-confirms-organic-scheme-wont-take-on-new-members
- Organic Processing Scheme (reopening): www.gov.ie/en/department-of-agriculture-food-and-the-marine/press-releases/minister-heydon
- SEAI Non-Domestic Microgen Grant (solar PV): www.seai.ie/grants/business-grants/commercial-solar-pv
- SEAI Support Scheme for Energy Audits: www.seai.ie/grants/business-grants/energy-audits
- SEAI Support Scheme for Renewable Heat: www.seai.ie/grants/business-grants/support-scheme-renewable-heat
- Sheep Improvement Scheme (Year 4 new entrants): www.gov.ie/en/department-of-agriculture-food-and-the-marine/services/sheep-improvement-sch
- Solar Capital Investment Scheme (TAMS 3): www.gov.ie/en/department-of-agriculture-food-and-the-marine/services/solar-capital-investm
- Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP): www.gov.ie/en/department-of-agriculture-food-and-the-marine/services/suckler-carbon-effici
- TAMS 3 tranches in 2027: www.oireachtas.ie/en/debates/question/2026-10-08/55
- TAMS 3, Tranche 14 (all TAMS 3 measures): www.gov.ie/en/department-of-agriculture-food-and-the-marine/press-releases/minister-heydon
- Young Farmers Capital Investment Scheme (TAMS 3): www.gov.ie/en/department-of-agriculture-food-and-the-marine/services/young-farmer-capital-