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TN Department of Environment & Conservation

Tennessee Hybrid Vehicle Manufacturing Conversion Grants

Opening soon

Key facts

Deadline
Opens January 2027 (anticipated) (no exact date yet)
Award size
$500K – $1M
Match ?
Required: you cover 50% 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
Small business
Where
Anywhere in Tennessee

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 $1,000,000 grant you'd put in about $1,000,000 of your own money or donated help, for a total project of about $2,000,000.

Based on the funder's stated 50% 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)

Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.

About this grant

Federally funded subgrants helping small and mid-sized Tennessee auto and parts manufacturers retool from gas-engine parts to hybrid vehicle production. Applicants need fewer than 500 employees at the facility, under $250 million revenue, and NAICS 3361-3363. Awards run $500,000 to about $1 million with at least 50% cost share. TDEC says the window is anticipated to open in January 2027; no exact dates are posted.

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