Tennessee Department of Health
Application Due
May 22, 2026
LOI Deadline
March 13, 2026
Q&A Deadline
April 22, 2026
This opportunity provides funding for projects that create healthy built environments in Tennessee communities. Eligible applicants include municipalities, counties, school districts, and community-based organizations. Only one organization should serve as the lead applicant, but partnerships are encouraged. The goal is to support projects that improve community spaces, encourage physical activity, and provide public access to amenities. This opportunity supports projects that contribute to healthier built environments in Tennessee. Eligible applicants include municipalities, counties, community-based organizations, school districts, and similar entities interested in making structural, environmental, or amenity-related improvements to benefit public health. The goal is to fund projects that enhance physical infrastructure to increase access to healthy spaces and amenities. The State of Tennessee Department of Health is amending its Healthy Built Environments Funding Opportunity (RFA #34301-17627) to update key dates and provide clarifications. The program supports projects aimed at improving the built environment in Tennessee communities. Eligible applicants include local government entities, school districts, municipalities, and community-based organizations, with a focus on collaboration where appropriate.
Eligible applicants include municipalities, counties, school districts, and community-based organizations within Tennessee. All census tracts are eligible to apply. All census tracts are eligible. Eligible applicants include municipalities, counties, school districts, and community-based organizations. School districts and municipalities may apply; only one organization should be the applicant per project, but collaboration is encouraged. All census tracts are eligible. Eligible applicants include school districts, local governments (city/county/municipality), and community-based organizations. Any organization may apply, and collaboration between entities is encouraged, but only one organization should be identified as the applicant.
Required attachments
Submit application per RFA instructions (email and links provided in full RFA); letters of intent and questions via competitive.health@tn.gov Submit application as directed in invitation to apply; vendor registration through Supplier Maintenance Portal if new to TN; additional forms (W9, SDDA) as needed via email Via invitation from the Department of Health after Letter of Intent; vendor registration via Supplier Maintenance Portal; required forms (SDDA Access, W9) if not a current vendor.
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Application Prep
Application #: 34301-17627
Reference: RFA #34301-17627 Amendment #1
Program: Healthy Built Environments Funding Opportunity
Performance: From August 1, 2026 (Effective Start Date); precise performance period not specified
Key Dates:
Review Criteria:
Portal: https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/health/2026-notcom/2026-April16-A1-34301-17627-Final.pdf
Contact
All questions should be sent to competitive.health@tn.gov.