Preserving Land for Agriculture Now (PLAN)
The PLAN grant from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture funds perpetual conservation easements to protect Tennessee’s agricultural and forest lands for ongoing scientific land stewardship.
Funder: Tennessee Department of Agriculture
Due Dates: January 8, 2027: Application deadline
Funding Amounts: No minimum; maximum per application is 30% of available easement funds per round; ancillary and stewardship costs capped per period.
Summary: Supports permanent conservation of Tennessee agricultural and forest lands through perpetual easements and funding for eligible costs.
Key Information: Application must be submitted jointly by all parcel owners and a qualified easement holder.
Description
The Preserving Land for Agriculture Now (PLAN) program is a Tennessee Department of Agriculture initiative to ensure the long-term conservation of working agricultural and forest lands in Tennessee. Through the use of perpetual conservation easements, PLAN provides financial support for a portion of the easement value and certain eligible costs, helping to preserve productive landscapes for ongoing agricultural and forestry use. The program aims to secure the viability of Tennessee’s rural communities and agricultural sector by preventing the conversion of valuable farmland and forest land to non-agricultural uses.
