Feasibility Study Grant (LEO)
Research costs to assess the market demand, viability, and sustainability of a new product or service
- Typical value
- Up to 50% of eligible costs; maximum €15,000
- Deadline
- Rolling
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Why check this before spending?
Irish SME supports are fragmented across state bodies and often depend on timing, business size, sector, location and project type.
Apply before you spend
Many energy and capital supports require approval before work starts or deposits are paid.
Check grants and loans together
Some projects combine SEAI-style grants with discounted SBCI or green finance routes.
Know the paperwork early
Energy audits, quotes, tax clearance and project details can slow applications down if left too late.
Examples of schemes worth checking
These are examples from the GrantMatch database. Your actual matches depend on your business profile and planned spend.
Energy Efficiency Grant (LEO)
Funds upgrades to lighting, insulation, energy-efficient equipment, and other energy-saving measures
- Typical value
- Up to 50% of eligible costs
- Deadline
- Rolling
EU Just Transition Regenerative Tourism & Placemaking Scheme (Fáilte Ireland)
Capital investment to improve visitor experience quality at tourism attractions and community tourism assets in Midlands
- Typical value
- Total scheme €68 million; individual awards vary
- Deadline
- Final completion deadline: 30 September 2026 (costs paid); claims by 31 October 2026 — contact Fáilte Ireland for new application status
TAMS 3 — Targeted Agriculture Modernisation Schemes
Grant aid for farm buildings and equipment — slurry storage, animal housing, solar panels, nutrient management, tillage
- Typical value
- 40% grant rate (standard); 60% for organic farmers; max eligible investment €90,000 per holding (€160,000 for Farm Partnerships); minimum investment €2,000
- Deadline
- 2026 tranche closing dates: 6 Mar | 5 Jun | 4 Sep | 4 Dec — rolling 4 tranches per year via agfood.ie
Organic Farming Scheme
Annual payments to support conversion to and continuation of organic farming practices
- Typical value
- €2,000 per year (first year conversion); €1,400 per year thereafter
- Deadline
- Annual — applications typically open Q1
Basic Income Support for Sustainability (BISS)
Direct area-based income support payment tied to basic sustainability conditionalities
- Typical value
- Varies by farm size and entitlements — per-hectare payment
- Deadline
- Annual — application deadline 15 May 2026
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