Organics - Schemes & Grant Aid

Organic Farming Scheme (OFS)

Check Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine website for updates and further details.

On-Farm Capital Investment Scheme (OCIS)

A standard rate of aid of 60% on investments up to a ceiling of €90,000 (i.e. can generate a grant of €32,000 from an investment of €90,000). For organic farming irrespective of age or educational qualifications.

How to Apply and Closing Date:

Online applications only through www.agfood.ie facility.

Full details and T&C:

Available on Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine website below

gov.ie/en/publication/24875-terms-and-conditions-of-the-organic-capital-investment-scheme-ocis/

Queries:

Organic Unit, Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine, Johnstown Castle, Co.Wexford, Y35 PN52

Phone Number: 053 9163425

Email : organic@agriculture.gov.ie

Scheme of Grant Aid for the Development of the Organic Processing Industry – Off Farm

Grant aid is payable at 40% with the maximum grant aid payable is €700,000 per applicant over the duration of the Scheme for the investment in facilities for the processing, preparation, grading, packing and storage of organic products with minimum level of investment in excess of €3,000.

More details Department of Agriculture Food and Marine website

www.gov.ie/organic-processing-investment-grant-scheme