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TN Department of Agriculture

Agricultural Enterprise Fund (AEF)

Open

Deadline
Due Oct 10, 2026 · 3 days left
Award size
Up to $500K
Cost share / match ?
Required: you cover 75% of the total project · Work out your budget and match
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

Your share in dollars

For a $499,999 grant you'd put in about $1,499,997 of your own money or donated help, for a total project of about $1,999,996.

Based on the funder's stated 75% applicant share. Some programs lower it for distressed counties or accept in-kind help. The notice has the exact rule.

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 Davidson County
  • Requires a cost share / match
  • Only 3 days left to apply

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More from TN Department of Agriculture

Official notice: https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/businesses/aef.html · Printed from grantme.click/grants/0062a75f-00d7-436f-99ca-b82ca6d11659

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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.

Should we apply? (2-minute check) Ask a partner for a letter

Your schedule, working back from the deadline

  1. Sep19
    Ask partners for letters of support or commitment (already past: do it now)
    Suggested: partners need time to write and sign letters.
  2. Oct5
    Finish a complete draft for a final review (already past: do it now)
    University grant offices require final versions about 5 business days before the sponsor deadline. Emory Office of Sponsored Programs
  3. Oct8
    Submit
    Grants.gov: submit at least 24–48 hours before the deadline: uploads fail, systems slow down, errors need fixing. Grants.gov blog
  4. Oct10
    Deadline
    From the funder.

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Writing the need statement? Davidson County facts with citations.

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