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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.
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Applicants must be 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations with a physical location in Tennessee, operating and providing direct services for at least 12 months. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
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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 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.
Community Economic Development Projects is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Community Services (OCS). This program awards discretionary funds to Community Development Corporations (CDCs) for well-planned, financially viable, and innovative projects to enhance job creation and business development for individuals with low income. The goal is to address objectives such as decreasing dependency on federal programs, chronic unemployment, and community deterioration in urban and rural areas.
Adoption Opportunities is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Children's Bureau. This program aims to eliminate barriers to adoption and provide permanent, loving home environments for children from foster care, particularly those with special needs. It supports activities that promote knowledge development and services for children and families.