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The Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed has announced the opening of the 2020 GLAS Traditional Farm Buildings Scheme. The scheme, which will be administered by the Heritage Council on behalf of the Department, secured €1.25m in the budget.
The aim of the scheme is to fund the restoration and preservation of traditional farm buildings and structures such as historic yard surfaces, walls, gates and gate pillars.
The scheme is open to applicants who participate in the Green Low-Carbon Agri-Environment Scheme (GLAS) under Ireland’s 2014-2020 Rural Development Programme.
Between €4,000 and €25,000 is available to applicants, and it can cover up to 75% of the cost of the works which is subject to the maximum ceiling.
The closing date for receipt of applications is Tuesday 18 February 2020 at 5pm. Application forms and the scheme’s terms and conditions can be downloaded here.
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