The weekly field guide for Irish farmsFree · Every week · Made in Ireland
GrassGrant Log inSign up Get the free newsletter

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 plans

Grant list

25 schemes listed: 10 open, 5 upcoming, 10 closed

Open now 10

Closing soonest first, then schemes with no fixed deadline.

  1. Farm Safety Capital Investment Scheme (TAMS 3)

    Capital investment Open Closes Fri 4 Dec 2026
  2. Organic Capital Investment Scheme (TAMS 3)

    Organic Open Closes Fri 4 Dec 2026
  3. Solar Capital Investment Scheme (TAMS 3)

    Energy Open Closes Fri 4 Dec 2026
  4. TAMS 3, Tranche 14 (all TAMS 3 measures)

    Capital investment Open Closes Fri 4 Dec 2026
  5. Young Farmers Capital Investment Scheme (TAMS 3)

    Young farmers Open Closes Fri 4 Dec 2026
  6. SEAI Non-Domestic Microgen Grant (solar PV)

    Energy Open Enhanced 45% rate ends Tue 6 Jul 2027
  7. Afforestation Scheme (Forestry Programme 2023–2027)

    Forestry and land Rolling Closes No fixed closing date
  8. LEADER Programme 2023–2027

    Diversification Rolling Closes No fixed closing date
  9. SEAI Support Scheme for Energy Audits

    Energy Rolling Closes No fixed closing date
  10. 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.

  1. Fertiliser Exceptional Aid Scheme

    Income support Upcoming Records checked Fri 23 Oct 2026
  2. BISS, CIS-YF and National Reserve 2027 applications

    Income support Upcoming Expected Not yet announced. Usually opens around Feb–Mar and closes mid-May
  3. Organic Processing Scheme (reopening)

    Organic Upcoming Expected Early 2027 (exact dates not announced)
  4. TAMS 3 tranches in 2027

    Capital investment Upcoming Expected 2027 tranche dates not yet announced
  5. 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.

  1. Collaborative Farming Grant Scheme

    Young farmers Closed Closes Wed 30 Sep 2026
  2. National Beef Welfare Scheme 2026

    Livestock Closed Closes Wed 23 Sep 2026
  3. Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS) and Eco-Scheme

    Income support Closed Closes Fri 15 May 2026
  4. Complementary Income Support for Young Farmers (CIS-YF)

    Young farmers Closed Closes Fri 15 May 2026
  5. National Reserve (Young Farmer and New Farmer categories)

    Young farmers Closed Closes Fri 15 May 2026
  6. National Sheep Welfare Scheme 2026

    Livestock Closed Closes Fri 15 May 2026
  7. Sheep Improvement Scheme (Year 4 new entrants)

    Livestock Closed Closes Wed 29 Apr 2026
  8. Organic Farming Scheme

    Organic Closed Closes Fri 12 Dec 2025
  9. Suckler Carbon Efficiency Programme (SCEP)

    Livestock Closed Closes Mon 22 May 2023
  10. ACRES (Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme)

    Environment Closed Closes Check official page

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.