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This scheme is intended to assist in increasing the efficiency and sustainability of mushroom growing, packing and processing, by grant aiding capital investments in specialised plant and equipment for non-primary producer businesses in the mushroom sector in the following:
and to primary producer businesses in the following:
The scheme's objectives are to improve productivity and efficiency in the sector in order to mitigate the impact of inefficiencies caused by Brexit.
The Scheme will provide capital grant aid at a rate of up to 40% to all approved investments.
The scheme is aimed at those engaging in commercial mushroom production and its upstream and downstream associated activities including compost production, packing and processing.
Applications should be made on an official Application Form and submitted with the required documentation.
The deadline for receipt of completed applications is midnight on Friday 28th July 2023.
Aid will be payable at the maximum rate of 40% on the accepted net cost of investments approved and completed to the satisfaction of the Department. The minimum investment which will be considered for grant aid is €10,000 excluding VAT.
2023 Scheme of Investment Aid for Commercial Non-Primary Producers in the Mushroom Sector and for Peat Replacement by Commercial Mushroom Producers - Terms & Conditions
2023 Scheme of Investment Aid for Commercial Non-Primary Producers in the Mushroom Sector and for Peat Replacement by Commercial Mushroom Producers - Application Form
Application Forms and supporting documentation must be emailed to mushroomgrants@agriculture.gov.ie not later than 28th July 2023
Queries regarding the Scheme should be directed to:
Phone: 01 5058886