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Farm Grant Calculator (TAMS, Ireland)

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Irish farmers can get 40–60% of the cost of on-farm investment back through TAMS 3 — but only if you're approved before you spend. This free calculator estimates your grant and what you'd pay yourself. It runs entirely on your device; nothing is saved.

Estimate your TAMS grant

About 20 seconds. Nothing is saved or shared — it all runs on your device.

Cost of the investment (€) What you plan to spend on the building, equipment or works.

Which describes you?

TAMS 3 grants are paid at 40% for standard applicants and 60% under the Young Farmer, Organic and Women Farmer schemes, on eligible investment up to a €90,000 ceiling per holding.

What is TAMS?

TAMS 3 — the Targeted Agricultural Modernisation Scheme — is the main capital grant for Irish farmers under Ireland's CAP Strategic Plan. It covers a long list of on-farm investments: animal housing, dairy equipment, nutrient storage, safety equipment, water quality measures, renewable energy and more.

40% grant for standard applicants
60% for young farmers (under 41, with the required qualifications and setting up as head of the holding), organic farmers, and under the Women Farmer scheme
€90,000 investment ceiling per holding

The mistake that costs farmers the money: TAMS is approved in tranches, and you must have written approval before you start the work or buy anything. Spend first and the grant is gone — there's no backdating.

The other big farm payments

BISS — the Basic Income Support for Sustainability, the main direct payment; over 118,000 Irish farmers received payments under BISS and CRISS.
ACRES — the Agri-Climate Rural Environment Scheme, paying for environmental actions on the farm.
ANC — payments for farming in Areas of Natural Constraint.
Organic Farming Scheme — support for converting to and maintaining organic production.

Don't forget the household side

Farm supports are only half the picture. Farming families regularly miss out on the household payments they're also entitled to — from the Fuel Allowance and Working Family Payment to the Back to School Allowance and medical cards. Those are means-tested on income, and farm income is often lower than people assume.

Common questions

How much is the TAMS grant?

40% of eligible investment for standard applicants, and 60% for young farmers, organic farmers and under the Women Farmer scheme. The investment ceiling is €90,000 per holding.

Who counts as a young farmer for TAMS?

Broadly, someone under 41 at the time of applying, with the required agricultural qualifications, who is setting up for the first time as head of the holding. That qualifies you for the 60% rate.

Can I start the work before I'm approved?

No — and this is the most expensive mistake in the whole scheme. You must have written approval before you begin work or buy equipment. Anything spent beforehand won't be grant-aided.

What else can Irish farmers claim?

The main direct payment is BISS (with CRISS), plus ACRES for environmental actions, ANC payments for constrained land, and the Organic Farming Scheme. Farm households may also qualify for means-tested payments like the Fuel Allowance or Working Family Payment.

When does TAMS open?

TAMS 3 runs in tranches through the year, with closing dates announced by the Department of Agriculture. Check the Department's site for the current tranche before planning any investment.

Check the official sources

This is a free estimate to help you understand your options — not financial, tax or investment advice. Rules, rates and thresholds change. Always confirm with the official source before acting.

Farm households miss household money too

Fuel Allowance, Working Family Payment, Back to School, medical cards — farm income is often lower than people assume. Check in about a minute.

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