Tire Environmental Act Program (TEAP)
Limited submission
The Tire Environmental Act Program funds research and projects in Tennessee that recycle, reuse, or develop innovative uses for scrap tires to reduce landfill waste.
Funder: Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
Due Dates: April 15, 2027: Application deadline
Funding Amounts: $10,000–$500,000 per project (reimbursement-based; up to 80% grant / 20% match for nonprofits, local governments, schools; 50% grant / 50% match for for-profits)
Summary: Supports projects in Tennessee that recycle, repurpose, or research beneficial uses for scrap tires, diverting them from landfills.
Key Information: Projects must use Tennessee-sourced scrap tires and be located in Tennessee.
Description
The Tire Environmental Act Program (TEAP) is a competitive, reimbursement-based grant administered by the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC). The program funds innovative projects that advance the recycling, beneficial reuse, and research of scrap tires generated in Tennessee. Eligible projects include tire recycling operations, the creation or installation of products made from tire-derived materials, and research or development of new technologies or markets for scrap tires. The primary goal is to divert Tennessee scrap tires from landfills by supporting sustainable, value-added solutions.
