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 are not available.
Application Process – Online Only
The application process is entirely online.
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
Webinars
Not currently available.
Proof of Applying – Confirmation Email
Applicant will receive a confirmation email from taep.confirmation@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.confirmation@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.
Additional Information
Nondiscrimination
The Tennessee Department of Agriculture prohibits discrimination against persons based on their race, color, national origin, sex, age or disability. Any person alleging discrimination based on a prohibited basis has a right to file a complaint within 180 days of the alleged discrimination with the Tennessee Department of Agriculture and/or the Tennessee Human Rights Commission. For more information contact TDA’s Human Resources office at 615-837-5116.
Public Disclosure
Under Tennessee’s Public Records law, information provided to the state becomes public record and is open to public inspection unless otherwise protected by state or federal law.
A public record is defined as all documents or materials, regardless of physical form or characteristics made or received in connection with the transaction of official business by any governmental agency. Please be aware that information collected by the Tennessee Department of Agriculture could be made available to the public upon request by any citizen of the state. Requests for public records will be examined for compliance with public record laws.