Tennessee Agriculture Enhancement Program (TAEP) 2025 | Tennessee Farm Equipment Grants
The Tennessee Ag Enhancement Program (TAEP) provides financial assistance to Tennessee Farmers. Established in 2005, TAEP aims to help local agricultural businesses in improving their farm operations. For livestock producers in particular, plenty of opportunities for funding are available with categories such as: Livestock Equipment, Livestock Solutions, Working Facility Structures, Genetics, Herd Health, and many more.
Important Dates for Livestock Producers:
- Application Period: October 1-7, 2025
- Approval Notification: Mid-December via Postal Mail
- Eligible Purchase Period: October 1, 2025 to Reimbursement Request Deadline
- Reimbursement Request Deadlines:
- April 1, 2026 - Hay & Livestock Equipment
- June 1, 2026 - Genetics
- August 1, 2026 - Dairy Solutions, Herd Health, Livestock Solutions, Permanent Working Structures, Row Crop Solutions, Poultry Grower, Swine Producer, Producer Diversification
Application Requirements:
- Be a citizen of the United States of America, or lawfully present in the United States.
- Tennessee resident operating a farm located in Tennessee.
- Be at least 18 years old during the application period.
- Have filed a Federal IRS Schedule F (Form 1040), Profit or Loss from Farming, within the last two years.
- Meet at least one of the minimum livestock/acreage requirements.
- Meet equipment eligibility per program.
- Appropriate and up-to-date master certification based on type of livestock. Required by reimbursement time (not purchase date). For beef cattle, that is the Tennessee Master Beef Producer Program. Click here for more information on the program.
How to Apply:
- Fill out the online application during the application period (October 1-7) via TAEP Website (paper applications are no longer accepted).
Additional Information:
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