Federal Grant Award Summary

The Tennessee Department of Human Services received a $516,117 Formula Grant award from the Administration on Disabilities (Administration for Community Living) under the ACL Independent Living State Grants program (CFDA 93.369) effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. This award funds the expansion and improvement of independent living services for individuals with significant disabilities throughout Tennessee, promoting their full integration and inclusion into mainstream American society. The grant supports a comprehensive service delivery system encompassing vocational assessments, career counseling, job training, workplace accommodations, assistive technology provision, and independent living skills training.

The state agency distributes funds to six sub-grantees that collectively serve individuals with disabilities across multiple regions of Tennessee: Glen Barr Jackson Center For Independent Living (serving 13 counties), Statewide Independent Living Council of Tennessee, Inc., Empower Tennessee, Tarp, Inc., Disability Resource Center, Inc., and Memphis Center For Independent Living. These Centers for Independent Living providers deliver core independent living services including peer support and counseling, information and referral services, individual and systems advocacy, and transition assistance to help individuals with disabilities achieve maximum independence and community participation. All sub-recipients are required to maintain compliance with the approved State Plan for Independent Living and retain grant-related records for three years following the performance period.