Fuel Income Support Scheme
Last checked July 2026
What it is
A €100 million fund (€20m a month for 5 months) helping farmers and agricultural contractors with fuel costs, at a rate anticipated around 20 cent per litre of Marked Gas Oil (green diesel), subject to the overall budget. The scheme's funding only covers March to the end of July 2026, so it is closing very soon, confirm on the official page whether applications are still being taken before you apply.
Who can get it
- You're a farmer with a valid 2025 BISS application as an active farmer AND a continuing 2026 BISS application, or DAFM producer registration for an intensive pig or poultry enterprise (a new-entrant route applies if you applied for a herd number by 15 May 2026)
- You're an agricultural contractor who is VAT-registered, tax-compliant, and operated in both 2025 and 2026 (new entrants need VAT registration plus 2026 MGO purchase receipts)
- The scheme is also named as covering fishers in the official page's introduction, though the detailed eligibility section only actually spells out farmers and contractors.
- Apply via MyAgFood or a downloadable form sent to fuelsub@agriculture.gov.ie.
- This is distinct from the Diesel Rebate Scheme (a Revenue excise repayment for licensed road hauliers and bus operators, not farmers).
- No explicit application deadline separate from the March-July funding window is stated, so if you're reading this after July 2026, check the official page to see if it's still open.
How to apply
Applications go through DAFM. The official page has the full eligibility rules and the application itself.
Go to the official page →Checked against the official source on 15 July 2026. Always confirm the details on the official page before applying.
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