Applying for TAEP

Application Period: October 1-7

The annual application period is October 1-7. New program information will be posted after Labor Day. Paper booklets will no longer be printed and distributed.

Application Process – Online Only

The application process will be entirely online starting October 2024. Paper application forms are no longer available to submit.

Application Live Link

The online applications will be available as a live link on the homepage during the application period (October 1-7).

Preparing to Apply Online

Applicant will need the following to apply online:

Email address – applicant must have a working email address which is exclusive to the applicant and not utilized by other TAEP applicants. Applicant must be able to monitor email account for confirmation email and other correspondence related to cost share participation.

Internet access – applicant will need access to the internet to apply.

Electronic device – applicant will need access to a computer, laptop, tablet, or smartphone to apply. Computers are preferred over smartphones.

Application Instructions

Proof of Applying – Confirmation Email

Applicant will receive a confirmation email from taep.online@tn.gov if application is successfully submitted.

Check spam/junk folder if confirmation email is not received within 15 minutes of submitting application. Applicant can add taep.online@tn.gov to trusted contact list.

Applicant is encouraged to save confirmation email as proof of applying. 

Approval Notification

Approval notifications are announced in mid-December.