Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP)
TAEP, funded by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture, supports science-based improvements in farm infrastructure, equipment, and diversification to boost productivity, efficiency, and sustainability in Tennessee agriculture.
Funder: Tennessee Department of Agriculture
Due Dates: October 7, 2026: Application deadline
Funding Amounts: 50% cost share, reimbursement maximums per program range from $3,000 to $12,000
Summary: Cost share program to help Tennessee farmers invest in productivity, efficiency, and sustainability improvements.
Description
The Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) provides cost share funding to individual agricultural producers in Tennessee to support long-term growth, efficiency, and sustainability of their operations. The program encourages investments in farm infrastructure, equipment, and diversification, with the goal of improving farm profitability, safety, and economic impact in local communities. TAEP covers a broad range of agricultural sectors and project types, including livestock, row crops, hay, poultry, genetics, and producer diversification (e.g., agritourism, horticulture, honey bees, value-added products).
