Federal Formula Grant Award Summary

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 awarded $364,820 to the Tennessee Department of Agriculture through the Performance Partnership Grants program (CFDA 66.605) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2028. This formula grant supports the state's continuing environmental programs focused on pesticide regulation, inspection, and enforcement to protect human health, agricultural workers, water resources, and endangered species from pesticide exposure.

The primary products and services delivered under this award include a comprehensive pesticide management program encompassing registration, labeling, training, certification, inspections, and enforcement activities. Specific deliverables include over 20,000 hours of pesticide inspections annually, ongoing certification and training for over 20,000 certified applicators, compliance and outreach activities to protect pollinators and endangered species, and mid-year and end-of-year progress reports. These activities ensure pesticides are used and disposed of in accordance with product specifications, thereby deterring non-compliance and reducing unnecessary exposure to the public, agricultural workers, and handlers. The award supports no subrecipients and will benefit all citizens of Tennessee through enhanced environmental protection and compliance oversight.