TN Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Enterprise Fund (AEF)
Key facts
- Deadline
- Due Oct 10, 2026 · 4 days left
- Award size
- Up to $500K
- Cost share / match
- Required
- How you get paid
- By reimbursement: you spend your own money first and get paid back later, often months later. Make sure you can cover the costs until then.
- Who can apply
- Farm or agricultural producer, Small business, Individuals, City or town government, County government, Nonprofit with 501(c)(3)
- Where
- Anywhere in Tennessee
Before you apply: Tennessee state agencies usually require you to be registered as a supplier in the state's Edison system before they can pay a grant. Ask the program contact, and register early. Grant-ready checklist
How this fits you
- Available in Tennessee
- Requires a cost share / match
- Only 4 days left to apply
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About this grant
Grants for new or growing agriculture, food, and forestry businesses whose value-added or processing projects raise income or open markets for other Tennessee farmers. The grant can cover no more than a quarter of the project budget.