TN Department of Agriculture
Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) 2026-2027
Key facts
- Deadline
- Next round: about Oct 1 – Oct 7, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder ?
- Award size
- Up to $12K
- 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
- Farm or agricultural producer, Individuals, Small business
- Where
- Anywhere in Tennessee
Your share in dollars
For a $12,000 grant you'd put in about $12,000 of your own money or donated help, for a total project of about $24,000.
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 Hamblen County
- Needs a match (see how much in the notice)
Tell us who you are to see whether you're eligible.
About this grant
Official notice: https://www.tn.gov/agriculture/farms/taep/taep-updates-2026-2027.html · Printed from grantme.click/grants/f2dc53ce-d553-4b07-9145-814446469f02
Writing the need statement? Hamblen County facts with citations.
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