Apply To Participate on the RSS

The RSS provides an opportunity for members of the farming community to contribute to the development of their local communities. With the many many issues undermining the sustainability of rural areas, the scheme provides a mechanism for local groups to harness the enormous amount of skills and knowledge available within their localities.

In order to participate on the scheme, applicants must be between 25 and 66 years or over and be in receipt of:

Farm Assist

If are actively farming, may qualify for the scheme if in receipt of one of the following payments:

Jobseeker's Allowance
Jobseeker's Transitional payment
Disability Allowance
One-Parent Family Payment
Widow's, Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's Contributory Pension or Widow's,Widower's or Surviving Civil Partner's Non-Contributory Pension
Increase for a Qualified Adult under 66 years of age as part of your spouse, cohabitant or civil partner's State Pension (Non-Contributory)

Note that since 1 January 2016, Jobseeker's Benefit (if you had previously been on Community Employment or the Rural Social Scheme within the last 12 months) is no longer a qualifying payment for RSS. If you are getting JB you can apply for Farm Assist or Jobseeker's Allowance, which are qualifying payments for RSS.

Interested members of farm households that wish to make an application to the scheme should contact Breffni Integrated CLG and a relevant member of staff will work with them to make an application.