AgTrack Cost Share Program (AgTrack)

AgTrack is a competitive cost-share grant program from the Tennessee Department of Agriculture that awards funds to starting or expanding agricultural, food, and forestry businesses, as well as nonprofits, local governments, and other entities in Tennessee. It focuses on value-added and processing projects that benefit other producers or forest landowners.

Applicants must be a Tennessee entity (agriculture, food, or forestry business, farmer, local government, or nonprofit in Tennessee) or have a project based in Tennessee, and must demonstrate that their project will increase farm income for local farmers, enhance access to agricultural markets, increase business capacity, or contribute to the agriculture industry through innovation.

Applicants must invest in the project; AgTrack funds may not exceed 25% of the project's total budget. Applicants must purchase at least 25% of any agricultural inputs from Tennessee producers. Funds may be used for equipment purchases, infrastructure development, or programs/events supporting AgTrack goals — but not employee salaries or land purchases.

The AgTrack Committee reviews applications throughout the year on a quarterly basis. Apply through the Tennessee Department of Agriculture AgTrack page.