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TN Department of Disability and Aging

Tennessee Believes Grant (inclusive higher education, FY27)

Closed for this year

Key facts

Deadline
Next round: about Jan 5 – Feb 13, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder ?
Award size
Not stated: see the official notice
Match ?
Not stated: check the official notice · Work out your budget and match
Who can apply
Public college or university, Private college or university
Where
Anywhere in Tennessee

Closed for this year

Last round: Jan 5 – Feb 13, 2026, as the funder posted it.

Next round: about Jan 5 – Feb 13, 2027 Estimate, not confirmed by the funder. The funder hasn't announced it. GrantMe estimated it from last year's dates.

Use the time now: get ready, read last year's guidelines on the funder's page, and save this grant to put the dates in your calendar.

Before you apply: Tennessee state agencies usually require you to be registered as a supplier in the state's Edison system before they can pay a grant. Ask the program contact, and register early. Get-ready checklist

How this fits you

  • Available in Davidson County

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About this grant

Competitive multi-year grants for Tennessee colleges to start or grow inclusive programs that let students with intellectual and developmental disabilities take classes and join campus life. Standard requests run up to $130,000 a year for up to three years, with priority for community colleges and technical schools.

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Writing the need statement? Davidson County facts with citations.

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