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TN Department of Agriculture

AgTrack Cost Share Fund

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Key facts

Deadline
Due Dec 30, 2026 · 84 days left
Award size
Up to $1M
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 $1,000,000 grant you'd put in about $3,000,000 of your own money or donated help, for a total project of about $4,000,000.

Based on the funder's stated 75% 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 Davidson County
  • Needs a match (see how much in the notice)

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About this grant

Larger cost-share grants for agriculture, food, and forestry business projects with at least $2 million in capital spending that benefit other producers. The grant can cover no more than a quarter of the project budget.

Ask a partner for a letter

Your schedule, working back from the deadline

  1. Dec9
    Ask partners for letters of support or commitment
    Suggested: partners need about three weeks to write and sign letters.
  2. Dec23
    Finish a complete draft for a final review
    Suggested: leave about a week for someone else to read the draft.
  3. Dec27
    Submit
    Suggested: submit a few days early in case the form or email has trouble.
  4. Dec30
    Deadline
    From the funder.

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Writing the need statement? Davidson County facts with citations.

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