Racial and Ethnic Disparities (RED) 2026-27
Forecasted
The RED 2026-27 grant from the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth funds research and interventions to reduce racial and ethnic disparities in Tennessee’s juvenile justice system.
Funder: Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth
Due Dates (Anticipated): July 2027 (Application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: Up to $60,000 for a 12-month project period; renewable for up to 3 years with decreasing funding in years 2 and 3.
Summary: Supports projects to identify, address, and reduce racial and ethnic disparities among youth in Tennessee’s juvenile justice system.
Key Information: All dates are projected; check the program page for updates.
Description
This opportunity, administered by the Tennessee Commission on Children and Youth (TCCY), provides federal formula grant funds to support projects that reduce racial and ethnic disparities (RED) in Tennessee’s juvenile justice system. The program is designed to fund evidence-based or promising practices that address the overrepresentation and disparate treatment of minority youth at all points of contact with the juvenile justice system. Funded projects should collect relevant data, establish baseline measures, and implement interventions aimed at promoting fairness and equity. Grants are awarded for one year and may be renewed for up to two additional years, contingent on satisfactory performance and availability of funds.
