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Find similar grantsCommunity Services Block Grant (CSBG) is sponsored by Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS). Aims to reduce poverty and empower low-income families through a network of Community Action Agencies.
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Community Services Block Grant Community Services Block Grant Are you sure you want to log out of your account? If you do want to logout, please click "Logout". To improve your online experience with DSS, we will be performing system maintenance this weekend.
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gov and our Chatbot will be unavailable until maintenance is complete. We apologize for the inconvenience. The Department of Social Services is working with Community Action Agencies to distribute the one-time $300 grocery card to those who have lost their SNAP benefits due to recent changes in the rules of eligibility.
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org . Security Notice: DSS and Gainwell Technologies are providing notice of a data security incident affecting the Connecticut HUSKY Medicaid provider portal — [ read the full press release ] for details, or call 1-855-744-4488 if you have questions. DSS benefits have changed due to the federal budget reconciliation bill (H.
R. 1). Find out how it will impact you on our website, which answers questions about work requirements and exemptions for SNAP and HUSKY (Medicaid ).
Community Services Block Grant Community Services Block Grant Allocation Plan – Federal Fiscal Year 2021 Th e Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) is administered by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services through its administrative agency, the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services.
The Connecticut Department of Social Services is designated as the principal state agency for the allocation and administration of the block grant within the state of Connecticut. There are currently nine Community Action Agencies (CAA) and one Limited Purpose Agency that qualify for CSBG funding in Connecticut. Each CAA has a specified service area.
In Connecticut, CSBG funds are primarily used by CAAs to provide planning and coordination, organize services, encourage innovative and effective approaches to addressing the causes of poverty, broadening the resource base for programs and services, and for core administrative expenses. Please follow this FFY 21 CSEG Allocation Plan for a copy of it.
Notice and Request for Comments on CSBG CARES Act Supplemental Award Amendment The Department of Social Services, Office of Community Services, is seeking public comment on the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) CARES Act Supplemental Award Amendment for the FY2020 CSBG Allocation Plan. Comments can be sent to Carlene Taylor at Carlene. Taylor@ct.
gov . The comment period closes on August 31, 2020. Please follow this CSBG CARES Act Supplemental Award Amendment for a copy of it.
Connecticut Social Services
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Community Action Agencies in Connecticut. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $9,418,225. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) is funded by Connecticut Department of Social Services (DSS). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Connecticut. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
The Families First Community Grant Program is a competitive grant initiative from the Tennessee Department of Human Services (TDHS) offering approximately $27 million in funding to support nonprofit organizations serving low-income Tennessee families. Grants fund programs across four priority areas: education, health, economic stability, and family well-being, aligned with TANF goals of promoting self-sufficiency. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) nonprofits based in Tennessee that provide direct services to economically disadvantaged families. The 2025 application cycle closed July 10, 2025. This program reflects Tennessee's broader commitment to strengthening communities through strategic investment in local organizations that address the root causes of poverty.
Roundhouse funds rural Oregon and Tribal communities exclusively, across arts, education, environmental stewardship, and social services. Its Spring 2026 Open Call alone moved $1.6M to 125 organizations. The Fall Open Call runs June 10 to August 14, 2026. Here is how a place-based family foundation actually evaluates applicants — and how rural nonprofits should approach it.
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