Tennessee Department of Human Services Announces Ten Grant Recipients for Inaugural Fatherhood Grant Program
For the Fatherhood Grant Program, the department will invest approximately $5 million in funding to support public, private, and nonprofit organizations serving fathersNASHVILLE– The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) proudly announces the first round of grant recipients for its inaugural Fatherhood Grant Program. The grant program will invest approximately $5 million dollars in funding to support public, private, and nonprofit organizations serving fathers in East, West and Middle Tennessee.
Following more than 120 application submissions during the competitive grant cycle, ten organizations have been selected to receive funding, including:
- East Tennessee State University (ETSU)
- Ridgeview Behavioral Health Services
- Signal Centers, Inc.
- First Things First, Inc.
- National Football League Alumni Association – Tennessee Chapter
- New Vision, Inc.
- United Way of Rutherford and Cannon Counties
- Boys and Girls Club of Greater Memphis
- Agape Child and Family Services, Inc.
- Southwest Human Resources Agency
“Fathers are not a luxury; they are not merely nice to have—they are essential. Essential to the development, health, and well-being of their children, families, and all of Tennessee. It is for this reason we launched the Fatherhood Initiative and this transformative grant program,” commented TDHS Commissioner Clarence H. Carter. “We are honored to partner with organizations and communities across Tennessee to empower fathers, strengthen families, and create a brighter future for our children to thrive.”
The Fatherhood Grant Program is a significant investment in the health and well-being of Tennessee dads, targeting the critical role fathers play in family dynamics and childhood development. The program will fund organizations providing fatherhood-focused services, including mentorship, co-parenting support, skill-building workshops, educational programs, employment assistance, and financial literacy training.
The complete list of grant recipients and services provided by each organization can be found on the Tennessee Department of Human Services website, by clicking https://www.tn.gov/humanservices/for-families/fatherhood-grants.html.
ABOUT THE TENNESSEE DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES (TDHS)
The Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) consists of multiple divisions with a unified mission to strengthen Tennessee by strengthening Tennesseans. Led by governor-appointed Commissioner Clarence H. Carter, TDHS serves nearly two million Tennesseans to ensure that all state residents have an opportunity to reach their full potential as contributing members of their community. Among the many services and programs provided by TDHS, some of the leading programs include the Child Support Program, Child and Adult Day Services and Licensing, Families First (the state’s Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Rehabilitation Services for people with disabilities, and Adult Protective Services, along with many others. TDHS is an organization committed to connecting people to resources that help individuals, families and communities thrive towards long-term economic freedom and prosperity. For more information, please visit: Tennessee Department of Human Services.
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