50% Cost Share & Maximum Reimbursement
The amount of payment is based upon 50% of expenses incurred for eligible program items up to the program maximum.
- Genetics features a maximum per item.
- Hay Storage reimbursements are based upon a maximum per square foot.
- Herd Health reimbursements are based upon a per head amount per item.
- Permanent Working Cover (Working Structures) reimbursements are based upon a maximum per square foot.
Final program reimbursement maximums will be determined based upon overall demand for cost share funding and specified on approval documentation.
December 2025 – the cost share maximums for Genetics, Hay Storage, Livestock Equipment, and Working Structures & Fence-line Systems have each increased $1,000 at the time of approval. The increased maximums are indicated in the table.
2025-2026 TAEP Reimbursement Maximums
| Program | FY26 Maximum |
|---|---|
| Dairy Solutions | $10,000 |
| Genetics | $3,000 |
| Hay Equipment | $5,000 |
| Hay Storage | $8,000 |
| Herd Health | $4,000 |
| Livestock Equipment | $3,000 |
| Livestock Solutions | $6,000 |
| Poultry Grower | $6,000 |
| Producer Diversification | $12,000 |
| Row Crop Solutions | $12,000 |
| Swine Producer | $6,000 |
| Working Structures & Fence-line Systems | $5,000 |