TN Department of Agriculture – Land and Water Stewardship Section
Agricultural Resources Conservation Fund (ARCF) Cost-Share – FY2027
Key facts
- Deadline
- Rolling: apply any time
- Award size
- Not stated: see the official notice
- Match ?
- Not stated: check the official notice · 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, Special district (utility, fire, etc.), Public college or university, 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
- Open to: Nonprofit with 501(c)(3)
- Available in Rutherford County
About this grant
State cost-share incentive payments to Tennessee landowners for installing agricultural best management practices that cut water pollution, delivered mainly through county Soil and Water Conservation Districts, plus funding for water-quality education projects. Landowners apply through their local SWCD; districts and partner groups apply to TDA for funds.
Official notice: https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/farms/conservation/agricultural-resources-conservation-fund_rd.html · Printed from grantme.click/grants/718b757e-e80f-4d3c-8332-78cb8d07dbdd
Writing the need statement? Rutherford County facts with citations.
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