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TN Strong Families Grant Program is sponsored by Tennessee Department of Human Services. This program supports non-profits and pregnancy centers that provide direct services to individuals and families experiencing pregnancy and caring for infants. Services can include pregnancy support (medical, mental health, counseling), adoption support, workforce assistance for new mothers, housing assistance, and other wraparound services.
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Tennessee Opportunity Pilot Initiative | www. ftdd. org STRONG Families NETN TOPI Request Form Filling out this form means you’re requesting enrollment in the STRONG Families NETN TOPI program.
To prequalify, you must meet the following: (1) be pregnant or the parent or legal guardian of a child under 18 that is living in your home AND (2) receiving or qualified for public assistance AND (3) live in one of 10 counties comprising Northeast Tennessee – Carter, Cocke, Greene, Hamblen, Hancock, Hawkins, Johnson, Sullivan, Unicoi, or Washington County.
Once completed, this form is sent to STRONG Families NETN staff who will contact you within 5 business days. The information you enter is completely confidential and there is no cost to you. You will be asked to provide general consent to be connected to a service provider in your area who’s able to meet a social care or medical need that you or someone in your care may have.
STRONG Families NETN has reached full capacity and is temporarily unable to accept new referrals. Thank you for your understanding. The Tennessee Opportunity Pilot Initiative (TOPI) is brought forth by the Tennessee Department of Human Services and TANF Opportunity Act.
This initiative will help individuals, families, and the state of Tennessee by creating a new vision for the Tennessee social safety net and is dedicated to helping low-income families grow beyond their vulnerabilities.
TOPI empowers all Tennesseans by partnering with local organizations to reach deep into their communities and work shoulder to shoulder with individuals and families, growing their capacity to take on life’s challenges and reduce their dependence on the social safety net.
This project is funded under an agreement with Tennessee Department of Human Services through the Tennessee Opportunity Pilot Initiative Grant, provided through the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families Program. FTDD and all Sub-recipients are equal opportunity employers/programs. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities and/or limited English proficiency.
TTY - (423) 547-7511 or (423) 610-0134.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Not-for-profit organizations with a current and valid 501(c)(3) tax status determination letter from the IRS and a physical location or office in the State of Tennessee. Applicants must provide direct services to pregnant women and families that promote a healthy pregnancy and birth. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
TN Strong Families Grant Program is funded by Tennessee Department of Human Services. 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.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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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.
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.
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