Empower Tennessee
Nashville, TN
- UEI
- MQTGTADD9MC3
- CAGE
- 37LJ7
- Primary NAICS
- 813311 Human Rights Organizations
- SAM.gov registration
- Active through
Company facts
- Self-certified in SAM.gov
- Entity structure
- Corporate Entity (Tax Exempt)
- Other NAICS codes in SAM.gov
- SAM.gov registration date
- Physical address
- 955 Woodland St, Nashville, TN 37206, USA
- Website
- empowertennessee.org
- Founded
- 1992
- Employees
- 1-10
- Estimated annual revenue
- $0-$1M
- Industry
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- Consumer Discretionary
- Consumer Services
- Diversified Consumer Services
- Education Services
- SIC code
- 83 Social Services
Registration and certifications come from SAM.gov and the SBA; company details from public web sources. Updated .
Grant awards
Latest 5 listed here. See the rest on GovTribe.
Grant subawards
| Prime recipient | Prime award | Amount | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee Department Of Human Services | 2501TNILSG | $41,271 | |
| Tennessee Department Of Human Services | 2601TNILSG | $41,271 | |
| Tennessee Department Of Human Services | 2401TNILSG | $46,868 |
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About the company
Empower Tennessee is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization based in Nashville, Tennessee, that has been registered to receive federal awards since 2005. The organization serves as a Centers for Independent Living (CIL) provider, delivering critical support services to individuals with significant disabilities across Tennessee. Through its federal grant awards, Empower Tennessee supports the empowerment of people with disabilities to achieve maximum independence and full community integration within their local communities.
Empower Tennessee has received consistent federal grant funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Community Living (ACL) under the Centers for Independent Living program (CFDA 93.432) since 2020, with recent prime awards totaling $323,116 for both FY 2024-2025 and FY 2025. These formula grants fund the delivery of comprehensive independent living services including peer support and counseling, independent living skills training, information and referral services, individual and systems advocacy, and transition assistance for individuals moving from institutional to community-based living environments. Additionally, Empower Tennessee received specialized federal grant funding in FY 2022 through the Public Health Workforce Funding for Part C CILs program to support its workforce development initiatives. Beyond its prime grant awards, Empower Tennessee has received sub-grant awards from the Tennessee Department of Human Services in 2022, 2023, and 2024 under the Independent Living Services Grant (ILSG) program, including an American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funded award in 2022, further extending its capacity to deliver independent living support services throughout the state.
Quick answers
Is Empower Tennessee registered in SAM.gov?
Yes. Empower Tennessee's SAM.gov registration is active through August 10, 2027.
What is Empower Tennessee's most recent federal award?
Empower Tennessee's most recent federal grant award is FY 2025 ilcl ~ state plan independent living centers (2505TNILCL), from Office of Grants Management (ACL), on September 30, 2025.
On GovTribe
See Empower Tennessee's full federal record
- Federal grant awards
- Funding analysis by agency, NAICS and set-aside
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