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Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Schemes (TAMS 3) provide grants to farmers to build and/or improve a specified range of farm buildings and equipment on their holding. The following documents list the eligible items and their associated costs.

Grant Rates

There are a range of new improvements to the TAMS scheme including increased grant aid rates, investment ceilings, new investments, and new support categories. This includes enhanced grant-rate of 60% compared to a lower rate of 40% in TAMS 2 in respect of investments under the Low Emission Slurry Spreading Equipment, Organic Capital Investments and Farm Safety Investments.

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New Investments

TAMS 3 Schemes New Investments

There will be a wide range of new investments included under the TAMS 3 schemes, including the following:

Cattle Underpasses
Farm Roadways
Bovine Fencing
Health and fertility monitoring systems
Automatic Drafting System
Milk recording equipment
Backup PTO generator
Upgrade of water supply on farms with solar and nose pumps
Pasture management machinery, including soil aerators. Also, mulchers to deal with encroaching scrub, instead of burning, are to be included
Equine Housing
Equine Training Facilities
Equine Fencing
New investments around lighting, drinkers, and ventilation for the Poultry Sector
Investments to assist the Potato sector around storing and handling are to be included, along with handling equipment for other crops
Biomass storage and handling equipment is to be included to support renewable energy
A range of pesticide reduction equipment is being included for the tillage sector including interrow cultivators, and weather stations

Grant Application

Who Can Apply?

Eligible applicants include:

Businesses
Agricultural sector
Public sector organizations
Schools
Community centers
Non-profit organizations

Application Process

Select and Hire a Registered SEAI Non-Domestic Microgen (Solar PV) Company: Choose a company from our list of registered installers. It is advisable to obtain quotes from multiple companies. You must select and formally contract a preferred company before applying for the grant.
Submit Your SEAI Grant Application:
- Apply online for the grant.
- Wait for your grant offer letter before starting any work.
- Do not commence work until you receive the grant offer letter.
- Grant offers are valid for eight months from the date of issuance.
- Tip: Ensure accurate bank details to avoid payment delays.
Your Installer Applies to ESB Networks: The installer must apply to ESB Networks for grid connection approval before installation. This process typically takes a minimum of 4 weeks (20 working days).
Install the Solar PV System: Following ESB approval, the installation proceeds. Arrange payment with your chosen company.
Submission of Installation Evidence to SEAI: Your installer will provide and submit the necessary documentation to SEAI.
- Tip: Prompt documentation submission by your installer ensures faster processing.
Grant Processing by SEAI:
- SEAI processes the grant upon receiving all required documents.
- Allow 4 to 6 weeks for payment processing, with possible additional time for inspections.
- For government payments exceeding €10,000 in a calendar year, a Tax Clearance Certificate is required. Apply online via the Revenue Online Service (ROS) if you are a business.

Grants

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TAMS Grant Available for Everyone

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TAMS 3 Schemes New Investments

Grant Application

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