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TN Department of Environment & Conservation

Tire Environmental Act Program (TEAP) Grant – 2027 cycle

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Deadline
Opens Jan 15, 2027 · due Apr 15, 2027
Award size
$10K – $500K
Match ?
Required: you cover 20% 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
County government, City or town government, State government, School district, Public college or university, Private college or university, Nonprofit with 501(c)(3), Small business, Larger business
Where
Anywhere in Tennessee
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Opening soon: the funder has announced this grant, but you can't apply yet. Use the time to get ready and check whether it fits.

Your share in dollars

For a $500,000 grant you'd put in about $125,000 of your own money or donated help, for a total project of about $625,000.

Based on the funder's stated 20% applicant share. Some programs lower it for distressed counties or accept donated help.

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. Get-ready checklist

How this fits you

  • Available in Tennessee
  • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)

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About this grant

Reimbursement grants for projects that turn Tennessee waste tires into useful products: tire recycling, tire-derived material use, or research. Requests run from $10,000 to $500,000. Schools, colleges, local governments, and nonprofits may choose an 80/20 split; other applicants must match at least 50%. The next application period is January 15 through April 15, 2027.

Official notice: https://www.tn.gov/environment/stewardship/funding/teap.html · Printed from grantme.click/grants/14d37c43-1ac7-402a-8063-d0979213f267

Application (opens Jan 15, 2027) Add dates to my calendar

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Your schedule, working back from the deadline

  1. Mar25
    Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
    Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters.
  2. Apr8
    Finish a complete draft for a final review
    Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft.
  3. Apr12
    Submit
    Suggested: submit a few days early in case the form or email has trouble.
  4. Apr15
    Deadline
    From the funder.

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