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Families First Community Grants is a grant from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) that funds non-profit organizations providing direct services to strengthen Tennessee families in need and promote self-sufficiency. Approximately million is available through this initiative to support community-level partners addressing the needs of vulnerable populations across Tennessee.
The program prioritizes local organizations that understand the unique challenges facing their communities. Eligible applicants include non-profit organizations, local government agencies, and educational institutions operating in Tennessee. Award amounts range from ,000 to ,000,000.
Applications must be submitted by July 10 at 5 p. m. CT.
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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 .
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Non-profit organizations, local government agencies, and educational institutions in Tennessee. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates $100,000 - $5,000,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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