Applications opened today (Wednesday, November 1, 2023) for the Tennessee Strong Families Grant program.

It’s a state program with $20 million to help families.

The state program will help new moms with pregnancy support, adoption, or job and housing assistance.

Every community has different needs, so this grant program will provide the opportunity for nonprofit organizations and pregnancy centers serving Tennesseans to partner with the state to provide support based on the unique needs of the mothers, children, and families they serve.

Examples of these services include:

• Direct services for pregnancy support, which can include medical, mental health, or other counseling services.
• Support for Tennesseans who are considering adoption.
• Workforce assistance to prepare new moms for self-sufficiency.
• Housing assistance to help moms in crisis find a safe and stable place to live.
• Additional wraparound services to support vulnerable mothers and their children, including but not limited to, childcare and transportation.

Click for information on the program and to apply.