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ActiveTennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) (Administered by host agencies like Orange Grove Center) · 2026

Tennessee Family Support Program

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Agency: Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) (Administered by host agencies like Orange Grove Center)
Funding: Limited financial assistance (Varies)
Deadline: Check Source
Status: Active
Eligibility: Applicants must be full-time residents of Tennessee with a permanent severe or developmental disability acquired at birth or childhood, or a severe disability from injury/trauma, or a neurological/neuromuscular disorder.
Grant Type: Capacity Building
Geographic Scope: State:TN

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Tennessee Family Support Program is sponsored by Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) (Administered by host agencies like Orange Grove Center). This statewide grant program provides limited financial assistance to individuals with severe and/or developmental disabilities residing in the community.

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Tennessee Family Support Program Applications for fiscal year 2026-2027 now available! here to download the 2026-2027 Family Support Application Application requires Adobe Acrobat reader to complete online. Download Adobe Acrobat free- The Tennessee Family Support Program is a statewide grant program funded by the Tennessee Department of Aging and Disability (DDA).

Orange Grove Center is a host agency for the Tennessee Family Support Program, and distributes funding for the following counties: Bledsoe, Bradley, Grundy, Hamilton, Marion, McMinn, Meigs, Monroe, Polk, Rhea, and Sequatchie The Family Support Program provides limited financial assistance to individuals with severe and/or developmental disabilities who reside in the community.

Applicants must be full time residents of the State of Tennessee and have a permanent disability that results in significant limitations in daily life. Funding is available to all ages and all income levels.

The primary focus of the Family Support Program is to provide services to those who: Were born with a severe or developmental disability or acquired it in childhood, and / or: Have been severely disable by injury / trauma (brain injury, spinal cord injury, loss of limbs), and / or: Have a neurological / neuromuscular disorder (ALS, Muscular Dystrophy, or Multiple Sclerosis) Please note that individuals who reside in a nursing home, state funded living facility (including state funded foster care), or are receiving services through the Katie Beckett Waiver, DIDD Waiver Program, ECF Choices Program, TennCare Choices Program, or Pace Program are not eligible to receive Family Support Funding.

Mental illness and aging related disabilities are not covered by the Family Support Program.

Funding is provided for services/supports such as: Health/safety related needs Communication devices/apps Assistive/adapted equipment Seating & positioning needs For more information about services and supports covered by the program, Orange Grove Center distributes funding for the Tennessee Family Support Program in the following counties: For all other counties, or for more information about the Family Support Program, to visit the Tennessee Department of Disability and Aging (DDA) website.

The Family Support Program fiscal year runs July 1st thru June 30th of every year. Although applications are accepted year-round, open application period is January 1st thru April 15th of every year and provides the best opportunity to receive funding. If funding is not available, eligible applicants will be added to the waitlist in their county of residence.

All funding requests must be approved by the District 3 Family Support Council. Not all who are eligible may be selected to receive funding. Funding is limited and cannot be guaranteed beyond the current fiscal year ending June 30, 2026.

The fiscal year 2026-2027 will begin July 1, 2026 and funding will not be available until after August 1,2026. here to download the 2026-2027 Family Support Application Application requires Adobe Acrobat reader to complete online. Download Adobe Acrobat free- Applications may be submitted via regular mail (address below) or email to fsp@orangegrove.

org Click the button below to view a list of our frequently-asked questions. If you have additional questions, please contact any of the people listed below. Frequently-Asked Questions Director of Community Supports ktankersley@orangegrove.

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Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must be full-time residents of Tennessee with a permanent severe or developmental disability acquired at birth or childhood, or a severe disability from injury/trauma, or a neurological/neuromuscular disorder.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can apply for Tennessee Family Support Program?

According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Applicants must be full-time residents of Tennessee with a permanent severe or developmental disability acquired at birth or childhood, or a severe disability from injury/trauma, or a neurological/neuromuscular disorder. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.

Who funds Tennessee Family Support Program?

Tennessee Family Support Program is funded by Tennessee Department of Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (DIDD) (Administered by host agencies like Orange Grove Center). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.

Which states are eligible for Tennessee Family Support Program?

This opportunity targets applicants in Tennessee. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.

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