Preserving Land for Agriculture Now (PLAN)
The Preserving Land for Agriculture Now (PLAN) grant from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture funds perpetual conservation easements to protect Tennessee’s agricultural and forest lands for future use.
Funder: Tennessee Department of Agriculture
Due Dates: January 8, 2027: Application deadline
Funding Amounts: No minimum award; maximum per application is 30% of available easement purchase funds per cycle. Ancillary costs and stewardship fees are capped per program rules.
Summary: Supports the permanent conservation of Tennessee agricultural and forest lands through perpetual conservation easements, funding a portion of the easement value plus eligible costs.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted jointly by all parcel owners and a qualified easement holder; competitive, scored process.
Description
The Preserving Land for Agriculture Now (PLAN) program, administered by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, is designed to safeguard Tennessee’s working agricultural and forest lands for future generations. The program funds perpetual conservation easements, ensuring that productive farmland and forest areas remain open and viable for agricultural and forestry operations. By providing financial support for a portion of the conservation easement value and certain eligible costs, PLAN aims to maintain the state’s agricultural heritage and landscape resilience.
