TN Department of Agriculture – Division of Forestry
TAEP Forest Establishment & Improvement Cost Share
Key facts
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award size
- Up to $20K
- Match ?
- Required · 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, Individuals, Small business, 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. Get-ready checklist
How this fits you
- Available in Roane County
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.
About this grant
Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program cost share (50-75%) for family forest owners to establish new hardwood or pine stands and improve existing forests. Requires at least 10 acres of forestland (waived for riparian zones) and planning with a local Area Forester before a sign-up period.
Official notice: https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/forests/landowner-assistance/financial-assistance/forest-establishment-improvement-cost-share.html · Printed from grantme.click/grants/288eb09b-d45b-4124-8157-f191b0868a03
Writing the need statement? Roane County facts with citations.
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