Tennessee agricultural, food and forestry businesses starting or expanding value-added or processing projects can get reimbursement grants of up to 25% of project cost (max $499,999); next deadline Jan 10, 2027.
Competitive reimbursement grants for starting or expanding agricultural, food and forestry businesses in Tennessee, focused on value-added and processing projects that benefit other producers or forest landowners. AEF funds may not exceed 25% of the project budget, with a maximum payout of $499,999; priority goes to at-risk and distressed counties. The next application deadline is January 10, 2027 at 11:59 p.m. Central.
Tennessee agriculture, food or forestry business, farmer, local government or nonprofit, or a project based in Tennessee
Project must increase farm income, access to markets, business capacity, or agricultural innovation
AEF funds may not be more than 25% of the project's total budget; applicant must invest in the project
Must buy at least 25% of agricultural inputs from Tennessee producers and use funded equipment/structures for at least five years
Farming production expansions (livestock, row crop, horticulture) are not competitive
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