Competitive cost share program providing 25% of project costs up to $1,000,000 for agriculture or forestry related projects that start or expand businesses. Minimum total project capital expenditure is $2,000,000. Successful grant recipients demonstrate a strong potential for impact on local farm income, access to markets, increased capacity or agricultural innovation. Priority is given to […]
The IMPROVE Transit Investment Grant is a competitive grant program designed to support communities in reducing congestion, increasing ridership, promoting economic development, and benefits to safety by providing state funding to transit-related projects. Eligible projects include those related to capital enhancements, infrastructure, facilities, and technology.
The State Industrial Access (SIA) program provides funding and technical assistance to communities for the development of road projects that provide access to industrial sites. Industrial sites generally include facilities for manufacturing, production, processing, and distribution as well as industrial ports and corporate headquarters.
The Tennessee implementation of the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program (NEVI) expands access to convenient and reliable electric vehicle (EV) charging along interstates and highways designated as Alternative Fuel Corridors. The program supports installation of a network of fast chargers that allow travelers to quickly recharge their EV along major state transportation corridors for local […]
The Transportation Alternatives Program supports federally funded, community-based projects that expand travel choices and enhance the transportation experience by integrating modes and improving the cultural, historic, and environmental aspects of our transportation infrastructure. Examples of TAP projects include Americans-with-Disability-Act upgrades, the creation of bicycle and pedestrian facilities that make getting to school safer for children, […]
Identifying and Managing Floodplain Risk works in conjunction with the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP). This is a federal-based program that focuses on three primary goals: (1) establishing and maintaining geographic outline of high-risk flood areas; (2) managing the risk areas through floodplain management ordinances that aim to reduce future flood damage; and (3) provision […]
Rebuilding Public Infrastructure is a suite of grant opportunities for state and local governments, certain non-profit organizations, and Indian tribes. Eligible grant projects are designed to assist communities in returning to a pre-disaster condition and functionality as soon as possible. Projects under these grants could include disaster-caused emergency work, such as debris removal and emergency […]
The Waterborne and Zoonotic Diseases Program is responsible for tracking and responding to illnesses from animals and water. It does this by collaborating closely with local health departments, heath care providers and laboratories to collect information on any illnesses and investigate outbreaks. It also conducts prevention activities through outreach for individuals who own private wells. […]
The Rural Hospital Improvement Program supports and sustains small rural hospitals through both operational and financial improvement through federal grants from the Health Resources & Services Administration (HRSA). It includes the Medicare Rural Hospital Flexibility (FLEX) Program that works specifically with the Critical Access Hospitals (CAHs) that have 25 beds or less. It also includes […]
Environmental Epidemiology Program (EEP) protects people who live, work, play, and study in Tennessee from harmful chemicals and pollutants. EEP conducts health risk assessments in all 95 counties to make sure harmful chemicals—including at spills, dumps, and waste sites—are properly cleaned up to protect people. EEP leads public education efforts through public meetings, fact sheets, […]
The Public Health Emergency Preparedness program ensures readiness for health and medical emergencies through the development of strategic partnerships, plans, exercises, and a continuous quality improvement mindset. The program focus is to demonstrate return on investment for critical infrastructure built over time.
Reducing Diesel Emissions for a Healthier Tennessee provides funding to replace older, diesel vehicles, including school buses and work trucks, with new alternative fuel or diesel vehicles. Funding can also be requested for efforts towards replacing engines in older diesel vehicles with new alternative-fueled or diesel engines, converting OEM diesel vehicles to run on alternative […]
The Volkswagen Diesel Settlement Fast Charge TN Network Grant Program is a partnership between the Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation (TDEC) and the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) to develop a statewide electric vehicle (EV) fast charging network. The goal is to power the growth of EVs across Tennessee and reduce barriers to transportation electrification. […]
The Volkswagen Diesel Settlement Vehicle Replacement Programs support environmental mitigation projects that reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx). Projects include replacing or repowering older diesel engines with new diesel, Alternate Fueled (propane, compressed natural gas, or diesel-electric hybrid), or all-electric engines; replacing older diesel vehicles, vessels, and equipment with new diesel, alternate fueled, or all-electric […]
The Get Food Smart TN program is the state of Tennessee’s primary food waste reduction, recovery, and diversion program. The program provides education and outreach to Tennesseans to help them reduce food waste in their homes. It also assists restaurants, schools, government entities, organizations, grocery stores, agriculture, and other businesses in starting and enhancing food […]
The Recycling, Diversion, and Solid Waste Materials Management Grants Program provides financial assistance through non-profit organizations to counties, municipalities, and nonprofits within Tennessee to support solid waste planning, recycling, and other ways to divert waste from landfills. Grants promote activities like education, used oil disposal, convenience center development, household hazardous waste disposal, and food waste […]
The Stream and Wetland Restoration Grant Program selects and funds projects that best offset natural resource damages to surface waters of the state with a nexus to those injured and assessed through enforcement. The program provides financial assistance to nonprofit corporations, state agencies, federal agencies, and municipal entities in Tennessee to implement stream and wetland […]
The Tennessee Recreation Initiative Program (TRIP) provides grant money to cities and counties who lack professional park and recreational directors and do not provide a comprehensive recreation delivery system in their community to assist with the establishment of the first Parks and Recreation Department. TRIP grants are a three-year commitment, with a $50,000 grant matched […]
The Recreational Trail Program, RTP, is a federally funded, state administered grant program that provides grant funding for land acquisition for trails, non-routine trail maintenance, trail construction, trail rehabilitation and for trail head support facilities. Local, state, and federal land managing agencies are eligible to apply as well as state chartered, non-profit organizations with IRS […]
The Tire Environmental Act Program uses funds degenerated by a flat fee assessed on the purchase of new vehicles—creating the Tire Environmental Fund—to provide grants to organizations in Tennessee for projects that best use waste tires. Projects may include tire recycling, tire-derived end products, or research and development.
The Unwanted Household Pharmaceuticals Takeback Program places permanent prescription drug takeback boxes in secure locations where unused prescription drugs can be safely disposed. These boxes prevent prescription and over-the-counter medications from getting into the hands of children or into the waterways, and ensure the safe, environmentally friendly disposal of pharmaceuticals. The program is a partnership […]
The Clean Water State Revolving Fund (CWSRF) loan program provides grants and subsidized loans to wastewater and stormwater utilities, cities, and counties for a wide range of water quality infrastructure projects, including municipal wastewater facilities, nonpoint source pollution control, decentralized wastewater treatment systems, stormwater runoff mitigation, green infrastructure, and water reuse. The CWSRF focuses its […]
The Drinking Water State Revolving Fund (DWSRF) loan program provides grants and subsidized loans to drinking water utilities, cities, and counties for a wide range of water quality infrastructure projects, including improving and updating drinking water facilities, assistance with maintaining and improving compliance with the Safe Drinking Water Act, regionalization, and water reuse. The DWSRF […]
The Middle-West Tennessee Clean Fuels Coalition (MWTCF) provides technical assistance to organizations and local governments seeking to understand the landscape of alternative fuels, advanced vehicle technologies, and available funding opportunities. Additionally, MWTCF tracks, validates, analyzes, and reports on critical information and performance metrics necessary to gauge consumer acceptance and track the growth/adoption of technologies and […]
The Pollution Prevention (P2) Program provides webinars, workshops, and technical assistance support to Tennessee manufacturers to achieve measurable results in pollution prevention, greenhouse gas emissions reductions, and associated cost savings. It also provides on-site technical assistance to spirits producers through the Tennessee Sustainable Spirits program. Additionally, P2 supports the Tennessee Green Star Partnership (TGSP) and […]
The Small Business Environmental Assistance Program supports small businesses in understanding and complying with environmental regulations related to the federal Clean Air Act and other environmental regulations in Tennessee. The program provides free confidential assistance including permitting assistance, onsite visits, training, a toll-free hotline, regulatory notifications, outreach, and support in preventing and eliminating non-compliance.
The Tennessee Plant Optimization Program (TN POP) provides free resources to support water and wastewater operators in achieving optimization in energy use and nutrient removal for their facilities through low and no-cost measures. Eligible facilities can receive technical assistance, loaned equipment, cost savings opportunities, and supportive regulatory oversight to optimize nutrient treatment in wastewater treatment […]
The Solid Waste/Materials Management Technical Assistance program, as part of a larger Materials Management effort, provides technical assistance to Tennessee’s 66 waste planning regions and 95 counties in the handling of problem wastes. Problem wastes include waste tires, used oil, batteries, anti-freeze, electronics, and household hazardous wastes. The program also coordinates household hazardous waste collection […]
The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is a federal program that provides matching grants to states to administer to state and local governments for the acquisition and development of public outdoor recreation areas and facilities. All land associated with the funded projects must be owned by a government entity and an LWCF grant requires […]
The Local Parks and Recreation Fund (LPRF) program provides grants to eligible local government entities for the purchase of land for parks, natural areas, greenways, and recreation facilities. The funds may also be used for trail development and capital projects in parks, natural areas, and greenways. At least 60 percent of the funds allocated go […]
The Property Evaluation Program helps communities improve their inventory of industrial sites and buildings in Tennessee by evaluating potential properties, advising counties on where investment may be most beneficial and what steps are needed to address issues.
Tennessee’s broadband infrastructure program facilitates broadband access to all Tennesseans while promoting practices that increase deployment and encourage adoption. It includes the Broadband Accessibility Grant Program that aims to close broadband gaps by offsetting the capital expenses in the deployment of broadband in unserved areas. In FY22, the state’s Financial Stimulus Accountability Group (FSAG) designated […]
The Site Development Grant Program invests in developing quality sites and the development of infrastructure plans to advance the economic development pipeline in all Tennessee communities. These programs ensure sites are ready to locate companies by providing funds to develop a site’s infrastructure, grading, etc., to enhance sites, overcome obstacles for certification or improve a […]
ECD develops downtowns in rural communities in Tennessee using the Main Street Four-Point approach—design, economic restructuring, promotion, and organization—with communities that would like to engage the Main Street program but lack the staffing or funding to do so.
ThreeStar is a unique strategic community development program that helps Tennessee counties prepare for a better future. It is designed to encourage community collaboration; communication between local stakeholders; the adoption of practices that strengthen performance, accountability, and efficiency; and goal setting and resource alignment. Certification in the ThreeStar program is based on annual documentation of […]
Historic development grants help to renovate and preserve the state’s historic buildings and expand the state’s economy, create new employment opportunities, revitalize and renew communities, create an environment for investment, and promote tourism and rural economic development.
The Launch TN Impact Fund provides funding to early-stage companies based in Tennessee. Funding is available as pre-seed investment, seed investment, and follow-on investment. Funding from each initiative requires a match of private dollars, a thorough diligence process by LaunchTN, and approval from the Impact Fund Committee.
The Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) is an economic development partnership agency of the federal government and 13 state governments focusing on 423 counties across the Appalachian Region. ARC’s mission is to innovate, partner, and invest to build community capacity and strengthen economic growth in Appalachia.
The Tennessee Certified Sites Program helps communities prepare to attract new companies by certifying shovel-ready sites that have undergone evaluation and have minimized risk to corporate investors. Grants are available after the site visit to assist in completion of needed studies and reports for publicly owned sites.
Fund Tennessee (SSBCI 2.0) supports and expands an inclusive continuum of access to capital for small businesses and entrepreneurs throughout Tennessee. Fund Tennessee includes investment capital and technical assistance for small businesses and entrepreneurs through loans and equity investments. InvestTN’s Regional Seed Fund is a $28M Tennessee-focused initiative for Pre-Seed and Seed stage startups. Up […]
The Downtown Improvement Program assists Tennessee Main Street and Tennessee Downtown communities in improving the exteriors of their downtown commercial buildings, streetscape improvements, signage, amenities, and gateway improvements.
FastTrack assists Tennessee communities in attracting eligible businesses, jobs and capital investment. There are three FastTrack grant types: FastTrack Job Training Assistance, FastTrack Infrastructure Development, and the FastTrack Economic Development Fund.
Infrastructure Planning Grants help financially distressed counties and rural communities with financially distressed utility systems to plan for improvements so their utility systems can serve their communities and be financially sustainable. These funds, provided as matching grants between the state and communities, support water loss studies, sewer investigation studies, system mapping for water or wastewater […]
The SBIR/STTR Matching Fund is a strategic initiative developed and administered by LaunchTN to advance the commercialization of technological innovations across the state. The Fund matches successful Phase I and Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) or Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) federal awards up to $100,000 and $300,000, respectively.
The National Main Street Four-Point Approach supports communities that want to revitalize their downtown commercial districts through training and assistance to those communities and an annual accreditation process for Main Street communities, coordinated or provided by ECD.
The Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) provides cost share dollars to agricultural producers for the purpose of making long-term investments in Tennessee farms and communities. Participation allows producers to maximize farm profits, adapt to changing market situations, improve operation safety, increase farm efficiency, and make a positive economic impact in their communities.
Specialty Crop Block Grants (SCBG) support specialty crop producers through funding for research, education, marketing, and innovative projects. Tennessee produces a wide range of specialty crops, and these funds enhance production and competitiveness of specialty crops, including fruits and vegetables, dried fruits, tree nuts, floriculture, and other nursery crops.
The Agricultural Resources Conservation Fund provides resources to projects that lessen erosion, minimize livestock impact on Tennessee’s waters, and encourage proper use of nutrients on farms by increasing knowledge of best practices, which is an evidence-based practice. These projects help maintain or improve farm productivity while also maintaining, protecting, or improving the conditions of Tennessee’s […]
The Forest Management program educates, empowers, and facilitates forest management activities on Tennessee’s private and public forest lands. Those activities focus on forest health, water quality protection, urban forest management, rural forest management, reforestation, and forest inventory and analysis. The foundation for Forest Management in Tennessee is the Forest Inventory and Analysis Program, which provides […]
The Forest Protection Program works to minimize damage to forest resources and personal property while giving priority to firefighter and public safety. The program prevents and suppresses wildfires, promotes hazard reduction activities, implements beneficial prescribed fire, and supports wildland fire training for volunteer fire departments and other wildland firefighters. The program also includes presentations for […]
The Nonpoint Source Grant Program works to reduce water pollution from nonpoint sources (e.g., polluted runoff) by funding restoration projects in watersheds impaired by nonpoint sources. It also funds educational initiatives that raise awareness and knowledge about nonpoint sources of pollution. Grantees can include local and state governments, higher education institutions, and nongovernmental organizations.
Pick Tennessee Products (PickTN) is a program to market products from Tennessee’s farms and food businesses. Eligible producers and manufacturers can participate in the program to utilize the PickTN brand and be included in TDA marketing efforts. The PickTN mobile app, online directory, and social media presence serve to help consumers easily find the farms, […]
The Gulf Hypoxia Program works to reduce excessive nutrients from watersheds in Tennessee that can harm fish and other aquatic life. It does this by providing financial incentive payments to farmers to plant cover crops that reduce the potential for nutrient runoff.
The Ag Growth Initiative is a set of grant programs designed to help farmers expand or improve their operations by providing industry representation and marketing opportunities. It includes the Statewide Agricultural Producer Association Grant Program and Farmers Market Grant Program. For example, the purpose of the latter is to increase income to Tennessee farmers by […]
