Title VI

Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 is the federal law that protects individuals from discrimination on the basis of their race, color, or national origin in programs that receives federal funding.

Approximately 30 federal agencies provide federal financial assistance in the form of funds, training, and technical (or other) assistance to State and local governments, and both non-profit and private organizations.

These recipients of federal assistance operate programs and deliver benefits or services to individuals to achieve the goals of the legislation that authorizes the program.

First Tennessee Development District as a whole is covered by Title VI - this includes all of our programs.

"No person in the United States shall, on the ground of race, color, or national origin, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subject to discrimination under any program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance."

There are many forms of illegal discrimination based on race, color, or national origin that can limit the opportunities of minorities to gain access to services and programs. Among other things, in the operation of a federally assisted program, a recipient cannot, on the basis of race, color, or national origin (either directly or through contractual means):

Deny program services, aids, or benefits
Provide a different service, aid, or benefit, or provide them in a manner different from what they are provided to others, or
Segregate or separately treat individuals in any matter related to the receipts of any service, aid, or benefit.

FTDD Discrimination Complaint Form

If you believe that you or others protected under Title VI have been discriminated against, you may file a complaint with the federal agency that provides funds for the program where you believe the discrimination is occurring.

A signed, written complaint should be filed with the appropriate agency, generally within 180 days of the date of the alleged discrimination. It should describe:

Your name, address, and telephone number.
Your complaint must be signed. If you are filing on behalf of another person, including your name, telephone number and your relation to that person (e.g., friend, attorney, parent, etc.)
The name of and address of the agency, department, or program you believe discriminated against you.
How, why, and when you believe you were discriminated against. Include as much background information as possible.
Date of Complaint, Nature of Complaint, Title VI Coordinators (Program and Agency)

Once a complaint is filed, it will be reviewed by the agency to determine whether it has jurisdiction to investigate the allegations and resolve the violation. If negotiations to correct a violation are unsuccessful, enforcement proceedings may be instituted.

Recipients are prohibited from retaliating against you or any person because they opposed an unlawful policy or practice, or testified or participated in any complaint action under Title VI.

FTDD Nondiscrimination Policy

Title VI Nondiscrimination Statement

The First Tennessee Development District ensures compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (42 U.S.C. 2000d) and related statutes and regulations to the end that no person shall be excluded from participation in or be denied the benefits of, or be be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity receiving federal financial assistance on the grounds of race, color, or national origin.

Title VI

FTDD Nondiscrimination Policy

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