Organic Processing Investment Grant Scheme
The Organic Processing Investment Grant Scheme aims to develop the organic sector ensuring a consistent supply of high-quality organic produce to the market. The scheme provides funding to processors who wish to invest in developing facilities for the processing, preparation, grading, packing and storage of organic products consequently providing them with an opportunity to further enhance income. The Grant Aid is payable at 40% of the eligible cost for projects above €3,000 (excluding VAT).
The Scheme in 2023 operates in Tranches which are as follows :
Tranche | Opening Date | Closing Date |
1 | 24 May 2023 | 29 June 2023 |
2 | 30 June 2023 | 11 August 2023 |
3 | 12 August 2023 | 22 September 2023 |
4 | 23 September 2023 | 31 October 2023 |
5 | 1 November 2023 | 30 November 2023 |
6 | 1 December 2023 | 31 December 2023 |
Further information information about the scheme can be found on the Department of Agriculture Food and the Marine website.