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Families First Community Grants is sponsored by Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS). This grant initiative invites Tennessee non-profit organizations to partner with TDHS to build strong families by connecting Tennesseans to employment, education, and support services, especially those with low-income, to gain independence and self-sufficiency.
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Tennessee Department of Human Services Opens 2025 Families First Community Grant Program Applications Tennessee Department of Human Services Opens 2025 Families First Community Grant Program Applications Approximately $27 million will be made available in funding to non-profits dedicated to strengthening Tennessee families, support self-sufficiency.
Thursday, May 29, 2025 | 02:59pm NASHVILLE, TN – The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) has opened applications for the 2025 Families First Community Grant Program, an initiative that will make available approximately $27 million in funding to non-profit organizations providing direct services to strengthen Tennessee families in need and promote self-sufficiency.
Qualifying non-profit organizations are invited to apply here through July 10 at 5 p. m. CT.
“At TDHS, we believe that sustainable change begins at the community level,” said Commissioner Clarence H. Carter. “Through the Families First Community Grant Program, we are investing in local-level partners who understand the unique challenges of our vulnerable population and their community.
Our goal is to strengthen Tennessee’s safety net by empowering families with the tools, resources, and opportunities they need to thrive, not just for today, but for generations to come. ” The Families First Community Grant program was created as an additional method to invest TANF funds in ways to help low-income families overcome barriers and help them move towards sustainable economic stability.
The grants will support a wide range of services in the areas of education, health and well-being, economic stability and fostering safe, stable, and nurturing relationships. Grant recipients will be selected through a competitive application process and evaluated based upon their ability to provide effective services and programs that address the specific needs of the community.
TDHS encourages all community-based, nonprofit organizations ready to play a central role in the design and implementation of programs that address the unique problems of low-income families in their communities and fosters at least one of the federal TANF goals to submit an application for a Families First Community Grant .
The department is focused on partnering with organizations that can provide family-focused solutions that demonstrate measurable impacts designed with the goal of transforming Tennessee’s safety net by growing the capacity of vulnerable families to self-sufficiency and economic prosperity.
ABOUT THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (TDHS) The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) consists of multiple divisions with a unified mission to strengthen Tennessee by strengthening Tennesseans. Led by governor-appointed Commissioner Clarence H.
Carter, TDHS serves nearly two million Tennesseans to ensure that all state residents have an opportunity to reach their full potential as contributing members of their community.
Among the many services and programs provided by TDHS, some of the leading programs include the Child Support Program, Child and Adult Day Services and Licensing, Families First (the state’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Rehabilitation Services for people with disabilities, and Adult Protective Services, along with many others.
TDHS is an organization committed to connecting people to resources that help individuals, families and communities thrive towards long-term economic freedom and prosperity. For more information, please visit: Tennessee Department of Human Services .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Tennessee non-profit organizations and entities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Applications for Families First Community Grants are due July 13, 2026. This is an annual program. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Families First Community Grants is funded by Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Tennessee. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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Families First Community Grant Program (Tennessee) is sponsored by Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS). The Tennessee Department of Human Services has opened applications for the 2026-27 Families First Community Grant Program, which will make approximately $4 million in funding available to non-profit organizations providing direct services to strengthen Tennessee families in need…
2026-27 Families First Community Grant Program is sponsored by Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS). This program provides funding to non-profit organizations that offer direct services to strengthen Tennessee families in need and promote self-sufficiency. Grants support a wide range of services in education, health and well-being, economic stability, and fostering safe, stable, and nurturing relationships for low-income families.
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The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
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