Opening Announced for Proposals for Forestry Skills Training

IFA Farm Forestry Chair Padraig Stapleton has acknowledged the Ministers announcement of the opening of the second tranche ‘Open Call for Proposals for Forestry Skills Training’.

“This call is targeted at forestry students in higher level education as well as registered foresters and forestry contractors to provide support towards knowledge transfer which is badly needed within the forestry sector,” Padraig Stapleton said.

This latest call has two modules. Module 1 will be aimed at training students registered on full-time forestry programmes at QQI Level 5 and above, while Module 2 is for proposals aimed at training forestry professionals and others working or considering working within the forestry sector which is a welcomed development for the industry.

“It is expected that three proposals per module, for a total of six projects at a maximum of €50,000 per project, will be funded per annum. More than six projects may be considered for grant aid each year where the total available annual budget is not exceeded,” Padraig Stapleton said.

“This call is a good opportunity for those involved in the forestry sector. Module 2 especially gives an opening to those who are considering forestry as a career option or to those who have experience in the industry and would like to upskill,” Padraig Stapleton concluded.

Full details on the scheme, including how to apply, can be found in the Specification Document which is available to view on the Department Website at Call for Proposals Forestry Skills Training 2025-2026.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on 11th July 2025.