Grants for Local Area Apiary Inspectors
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture funds local beekeeper associations to hire inspectors who monitor and protect honeybee colony health through scientific inspections.
Funder: Tennessee Department of Agriculture
Due Dates: Rolling (submit anytime; annual cycle)
Funding Amounts: ~$22,050 total allocated annually, divided among local beekeeper associations; individual award amounts vary.
Summary: Supports Tennessee beekeeper associations in hiring and compensating local inspectors to maintain healthy honeybee colonies.
Description
This grant program, offered by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, provides funding to local beekeeper associations to hire and compensate qualified inspectors who examine honeybee colonies within their regions. The purpose is to promote honeybee colony health, support effective pollination, and strengthen Tennessee's agricultural ecosystem by facilitating regular inspections and collaborative efforts among local beekeepers. This initiative has been in place since 1995 and is a key part of the state's Apiary Program.
