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Objective of the funding programme

The Protected Raised Bog Restoration Incentive Scheme (PRBRIS) is a once-off, area-based compensation and land purchase scheme. It is open to applications from eligible property right holders who wish to have their lands included in raised bog restoration efforts, or where land access is needed to carry out restoration works within designated Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) or Natural Heritage Areas (NHAs).

The scheme directly supports Ireland’s climate adaptation and biodiversity objectives by restoring hydrological conditions on raised bog SACs and NHAs.

Access general information on how to apply to this programme and learn about its funding opportunities.

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Type of funding

Grants

Funding rate (percentage of covered costs)

A once-off, area-based compensation payment of €1,450 per hectare (€587 per acre) is available to freehold title holders within SACs or NHAs to support restoration works (mainly drain-blocking), provided they are not receiving payments under the CTCCS for the same land. If both fee simple and turbary rights exist, the payment is split 85% to the turbary right holder and 15% to the landowner, assuming the turbary is not exhausted.

For commonage shareholders on bogland, the same rate of €1,450 per hectare applies, distributed pro-rata based on individual shares, and only for those not already receiving CTCCS payments.

A minimum payment of €1,000 and a maximum of €15,000 per individual per SAC/NHA site applies.

Expected budget range of proposals

< 50.000 €

Can the received funding be combined with other funding sources (blended)?

Yes

Is a Consortium required to apply for the funding?

Yes

Administering authority

National Parks and Wildlife Service

General information

Terms and Conditions

Further information

Application form

Ireland

All Irish regions

Step 1. Preparing the ground for adaptation
Step 2. Assessing climate change risks and vulnerabilities
Step 3. Identifying adaptation options
Step 4. Assessing and selecting adaptation options
Step 5. Implementing adaptation
Step 6. Monitoring and evaluating adaptation
Social, cultural and educational institutions, Companies, SMEs and private associations, NGOsAgriculture, Water management, Tourism, Biodiversity protection, Ecosystems restoration

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