TN Department of Agriculture
Agricultural Enterprise Fund (AEF)
Key facts
- 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 Tipton County
- Requires a cost share / match
- Only 3 days left to apply
Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.
More from TN Department of Agriculture
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Official notice: https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/businesses/aef.html · Printed from grantme.click/grants/0062a75f-00d7-436f-99ca-b82ca6d11659
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