Grant Support Could Cover Up to 65%
Forestry businesses in the Republic of Ireland considering investment in new machinery or timber transport equipment may be able to access significant support through the Sustainable Forest Harvesting Machinery Grant.
The scheme provides eligible applicants with grant aid of up to 65% of the accepted net investment cost, with maximum support of €50,000.
Who can apply?
The scheme is open to eligible forestry contractors, licensed timber hauliers and forestry producer groups. It is designed to support investment in new machinery and technology that can help improve the sustainability, productivity and efficiency of forest operations.
What types of investment may be relevant?
Depending on eligibility and the specific requirements of the scheme, potential areas of investment include:
- New forest harvesting and extraction machinery
- Specialist low-impact forestry machinery
- Timber transport equipment
- Technology aimed at improving operational efficiency
- On-board automatic load tensioning systems for timber trucks
For forestry businesses already considering a machinery purchase, this could be an important opportunity to review planned investment before progressing.
Application deadline
Applications for the current round close at 5pm on 15 September 2026, so businesses interested in applying should review the scheme requirements as soon as possible. Click here to access the grant portal. Grant eligibility and final approval remain entirely subject to the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine and the conditions of the scheme.
How Oakleaf Forestry can help
Oakleaf Forestry works with a wide range of specialist forestry and timber transport names, including machinery and solutions from brands such as Vimek, Sampo Rosenlew, Hypro, Kesla, Alucar, Steelyard Peson and WeighPro.
ROI FORESTRY MACHINERY GRANT
Up to 65% Support Available
Applications close 15 September
