TAMS 3 provides capital investment grants under Ireland's CAP Strategic Plan 2023–2027. The scheme covers a wide range of farm building and equipment investments including dairy equipment, animal housing, nutrient storage, renewable energy, safety equipment, and water quality measures. Standard grant rate: 40% of eligible costs. Enhanced rates available:
• Young farmers (under 40, with required qualifications): higher rate
• Organic farmers: 60% under the Organic Capital Investment Scheme
• Women participating in farming scheme: enhanced rate
Sub-schemes include: Animal Welfare and Nutrient Storage, Dairy Equipment, Farm Safety Capital Investment, Low Emission Slurry Spreading, Organic Capital Investment, Solar Capital Investment, Tillage Capital Investment, Women Farmer Capital Investment, and Young Farmer Capital Investment.
Maximum investment ceiling per holding: €90,000 (rising to €160,000 for registered Farm Partnerships). Applications open in tranches — check agfood.ie for current tranche dates. Pre-approval required before any works begin.
Must be a farmer registered with DAFM. Specific eligibility criteria apply per sub-scheme and equipment type. Pre-approval required before works begin. Apply via agfood.ie.