This January, the Traditional Farm Building Grant Scheme is due to open for applications. The scheme is only available to farmers participating in the Green, Low-Carbon, Agri Environmental Scheme (GLAS) for 2019.
The grants are for approved conservation works to the exterior of farm outbuildings, as well as associated structures such as historic yard surfaces, walls and gates. Grants awarded will not exceed 75% of the cost of the works, with a minimum grant of €4,000 and a maximum grant of €25,000 being made.
Over 340 farmers applied for the 2018 scheme.
According to Anna Meenan from the Heritage Council, there was just under 60 projects supported in 2018. The key conservation principle of minimum intervention applies; that is, carrying out a repair to fix what is wrong, but not setting out to do too much work.
Works which are, in the opinion of the Heritage Council, restoration works, are very unlikely to be supported with grant aid. The process is highly competitive and it is expected that 50 to 70 projects will be supported each year.
All of the terms and conditions of the scheme are available on the Heritage Council’s website. More detailed information regarding the specific date the scheme opens and how to apply will be on the website in due course.
This January, the Traditional Farm Building Grant Scheme is due to open for applications. The scheme is only available to farmers participating in the Green, Low-Carbon, Agri Environmental Scheme (GLAS) for 2019.
The grants are for approved conservation works to the exterior of farm outbuildings, as well as associated structures such as historic yard surfaces, walls and gates. Grants awarded will not exceed 75% of the cost of the works, with a minimum grant of €4,000 and a maximum grant of €25,000 being made.
Over 340 farmers applied for the 2018 scheme.
According to Anna Meenan from the Heritage Council, there was just under 60 projects supported in 2018. The key conservation principle of minimum intervention applies; that is, carrying out a repair to fix what is wrong, but not setting out to do too much work.
Works which are, in the opinion of the Heritage Council, restoration works, are very unlikely to be supported with grant aid. The process is highly competitive and it is expected that 50 to 70 projects will be supported each year.
All of the terms and conditions of the scheme are available on the Heritage Council’s website. More detailed information regarding the specific date the scheme opens and how to apply will be on the website in due course.
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