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A one-time payment that will provide direct assistance to SNAP and Families First households across 15 counties starting Friday, June 13, 2025. Click here for more information.
New Grant Opportunity
The Families First Community Grants Application period is open from May 29, 2025 through July 10, 2025 at 5:00 PM (Central Time)
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) is on a mission to build strong families by connecting Tennesseans to employment, education, and support services. As an administrator of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program and related TANF Opportunity Act initiatives, we view our programs as a bridge to help families with low-income in our community gain new levels of independence and self-sufficiency. To reach more families across the state, Tennessee non-profit organizations and entities that share our vision are invited to partner with us through the Families First Community Grant initiative. Click here for more information.
The TANF Opportunity Act offers a pathway to self-sufficiency for TANF recipients, provides for an investment in community partnerships through both the spend down of the TANF reserve and plans for recurring dollars, while also strengthening the protections against fraud, waste, and abuse. Click Here to Learn More.
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Monday, June 09, 2025 | 09:00am
NASHVILLE – Today, the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) announced it will provide a $120 one-time payment directly to families in need across 15 counties through the Summer Nutrition Initiative starting Friday, June 13, 2025.
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