Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program – Producer Diversification Cost-Share

Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program – Producer Diversification Cost-Share is sponsored by Tennessee Department of Agriculture. This program provides cost-share assistance for producers in Tennessee looking to diversify their agricultural operations.

Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) Tennessee Agricultural Enhancement Program (TAEP) Tennessee Ag Enhancement Program Please use the menu options to navigate the TAEP webpages. For computers, the menu options are located on the left-hand side of the page. For mobile devices, the menu options are located on the upper right-hand side of the page.

2026 TAEP Application Period - CLOSED The annual application period was October 1-7, 2026. The application process is fully online and will not allow for late applications to be submitted. Approval notifications are announced in mid-December.

Applicant must alert TAEP office if notification is not received by mid-January.

TAEP Overview – gives overview of TAEP and highlights economic impact TAEP Updates 2026-2027 – provides current program updates TAEP Timeline – lists important dates and deadlines Applying for TAEP – provides details on how to apply for TAEP Applicant Eligibility – highlights applicant responsibility, applicant agreement, and details application eligibility requirements Educational Requirements – details options for educational requirements Reimbursement Requirements – provides details regarding program purchases Verification Requirements – details verification requirements 50% Cost Share & Maximum Reimbursement – explains how payment is calculated and lists maximums Producer Programs – view individual program content including maximum reimbursement, minimum requirements, and eligible items TAEP Account Portal – the portal is an account management system for TAEP participants Helpful Resources – features several reference guides Contact TAEP – lists program coordinators, emails, and phone numbers