Grants

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TAMS Grant Available for Everyone

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.

  3. 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).

  4. Install the Solar PV System: Following ESB approval, the installation proceeds. Arrange payment with your chosen company.

  5. 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.

  6. 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.