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.

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…

Families First Community Grants is a grant from the Tennessee Department of Human Services that funds nonprofit organizations dedicated to helping low-income Tennessee families achieve self-sufficiency. With approximately $27 million available for 2025, grants support programs in education, health, economic stability, and family well-being. Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations serving low-income families in Tennessee. The program reflects TDHS commitment to building stronger communities by investing in local organizations that understand the unique challenges families face, as part of Tennessee broader effort to transform its safety net and promote long-term economic prosperity. The 2025 application deadline was July 10, 2025.

NCI Continuing Umbrella of Research Experiences (CURE) Academic Career Excellence (ACE) Award (K32) is a grant from the National Cancer Institute (NCI) that funds early postdoctoral fellows from diverse backgrounds, including underrepresented groups, to pursue research training in cancer-related fields. The K32 award supports fellows within 12 months prior to transitioning into, or within the first two years of, a postdoctoral position. The program, operated through NCI's Center to Reduce Cancer Health Disparities (CRCHD), aims to enhance the pool of qualified diverse cancer researchers. Beginning with the June 12, 2025 due date, the CURE ACE Award is available in both Independent Clinical Trial Required and Independent Clinical Trial Not Allowed versions. Eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents at time of award.