The Preventive Health and Health Services Block Grant provides flexible, core funding for prevention and health promotion activities in Tennessee. The grant covers several primary areas including: cancer prevention, cardiovascular disease, diabetes, community-based prevention services, healthy weight, injury prevention, dental and oral health services, and poison control.
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 […]
Provides a registry containing the names and addresses of unlicensed facilities that have been determined by a state agency to be providing care to elderly or vulnerable persons without maintaining the appropriate licensure under state law. The registry is publicly available, and any individual can submit concerns regarding a potentially unlicensed facility. Additionally, education regarding […]
This grant program provides funding for universities and research institutions to develop new and further existing nuclear education programs, for site development efforts for new nuclear projects, and for incentive grants to nuclear energy-related businesses.
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 Veterans Advocacy Program advocates for the rights, benefits, and well-being of veterans through a multifaceted approach. That includes disability and compensation claims advocacy and assistance, guidance and representation in the appeals process, and community engagement and partnerships to increase the awareness and accessibility of services. The program also provides regular training for local service […]
The Educational Outreach to Individual Taxpayers and Businesses program provides timely tax guidance to individual taxpayers, tax professionals, business owners, and the general public in a variety of ways. That includes Rural Outreach for Tax Assistance that helps connect rural taxpayers to in-person help completing their tax returns; New Business Workshops that provide an overview […]
The Behavioral Highway Safety Grant Program within the Tennessee Highway Safety Office (THSO) provides grant funding to implement statewide programs addressing occupant protection, impaired driving, speed enforcement, pedestrian and bicycle safety, crash data collection and analysis, and other initiatives relating to the human behavioral aspects of highway safety. The goal is to change driver behavior […]
The Child & Adult Care Licensing Pre-Licensure Unit provides technical assistance and support to customers who are seeking to become licensed child or adult care providers. Staff coordinate orientations, conduct site visits, provide coaching on the licensing process, and connect applicants with resources, such as small business academies and establishment grants.
Faith-Based and Community Engagement provides enhanced patient-centered engagement, assistance with navigating complex systems, and care coordination of medical and social service needs for minority, rural and vulnerable populations. It does this through outreach workers who attend community events and work with community health partners to connect individuals to services through referrals to community providers and […]
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 Tennessee Radon Program provides education and outreach to citizens to raise awareness of the dangers of radon and how to mitigate those dangers. It also offers services and assistance such as free test kits for homeowners as well as specific training and resource materials for targeted audiences such as real estate professionals, home builders, […]
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 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 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 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 […]
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 […]
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.
The Tennessee Entertainment Commission Incentive Fund promotes and facilitates the recruitment of businesses in the entertainment industry to Tennessee. In doing so, it helps grow Tennessee’s film, movie, television, and creative technology industries, including the production of films, movies, television pilots and programs, computer-generated imagery and interactive digital media, and stand-alone post-production scoring and editing […]
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.
Entrepreneur Centers and Network Partners are important resources for Tennessee entrepreneurs and inventors. There are seven entrepreneur centers in cities across the state with specialized resources for the dominant industries in their cities. Network Partners, meanwhile, include statewide and regional organizations that – in collaboration with LaunchTN – provide additional resources and opportunities for entrepreneurs […]
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.
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.
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.
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, […]
FFA engages middle and high school students enrolled in agricultural education courses, preparing them for careers in agriculture, natural resources, and related industries. The program emphasizes leadership development, personal growth, and career readiness through classroom instruction, supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs), and participation in FFA competitions, conferences, and community service projects. By equipping students with technical […]
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 […]
The Agricultural Enterprise Fund (AEF) is a grant program that supports job creation and economic development in Tennessee’s agriculture and forestry sector. It supports efforts to increase farm income, boost access to markets, expand the capacity of existing agricultural and forestry businesses, and market new technological innovation with the potential to impact Tennessee’s agriculture or […]
