Accessing Pollinator Habitat Funding in Tennessee Farmlands

GrantID: 74127

Grant Funding Amount Low: $15,000

Deadline: Ongoing

Grant Amount High: $30,000

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Summary

Eligible applicants in Tennessee with a demonstrated commitment to Food & Nutrition are encouraged to consider this funding opportunity. To identify additional grants aligned with your needs, visit The Grant Portal and utilize the Search Grant tool for tailored results.

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Grant Overview

Tennessee lost 17 percent of its managed pollinator habitat between 2007 and 2017 according to USGS land-cover data, concentrated in the 23 counties classified as having the highest row-crop intensity. The Pollinator Habitat Restoration Project ties grant funds to acreage targets and documented reductions in neonicotinoid applications on enrolled farms.

Tennessee Pollinator Habitat Barriers Row-crop counties in West Tennessee report average field edge widths under 12 feet, limiting existing habitat. In contrast, East Tennessee’s ridge-and-valley topography already contains more woody hedgerows, yet lacks coordinated seed mixes suited to shorter growing seasons. These regional differences require zone-specific seed lists derived from University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture trial data.

Tennessee’s combination of karst geology and concentrated poultry operations produces different nutrient-runoff patterns than those found in Kentucky or Arkansas, necessitating habitat designs that also stabilize sinkhole drainage areas.

Who Faces These Barriers Locally Operations exceeding 500 acres in continuous corn or cotton face the steepest transition costs when inserting 30-foot buffers. Smaller diversified farms in Middle Tennessee already maintain some habitat but lack equipment for no-till drill seeding on sloped ground. Applications must include a 2023 FSA crop report showing current acreage and a signed statement from a certified crop adviser committing to integrated pest management adjustments.

How Funding Addresses Tennessee-Specific Barriers Awards support purchase of native warm-season grass drills or specialized seed mixes containing partridge pea and prairie blazing star. Projects must report linear feet of new field border and pounds of neonicotinoid active ingredient reduced per acre. Multi-year awards require third-year follow-up data on pollinator counts collected via the Tennessee Pollinator Monitoring Network protocol.

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