Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Essentials for Improved Outcomes

Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Essentials for Improved Outcomes is sponsored by Administration for Children and Families - Office of Community Services. Offers grants to nonprofit organizations to implement essential services aimed at improving outcomes for low-income individuals and families.

Opportunity Listing - Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Essentials for Improved Outcomes Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Essentials for Improved Outcomes Agency: Administration for Children and Families - OCS Assistance Listings: 93. 569 -- Community Services Block Grant Last Updated: May 13, 2026 View version history on Grants.

gov The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Essentials for Improved Outcomes will fund an organization to help states, territories, and CSBG-eligible entities: 1) strengthen their understanding of CSBG statutory and regulatory requirements; 2) enhance their implementation of critical program elements (e.g., community needs assessment, tripartite board, monitoring and reporting compliance etc.); and 3) support the coordination and development of additional anti-poverty resources that support the overall administration of CSBG.

Strengthening capacity to navigate complex systems is critical to successful administration.

By fostering collaboration and service models for navigating systems like foster care, behavioral health, housing and other public assistances, award recipients can better ensure children and families receive specialized support for building stable, permanent environments where families and communities thrive For-profit organizations other than small businesses City or township governments Federally recognized Native American tribal governments Public and Indian housing authorities Special district governments Nonprofits non-higher education without 501(c)(3) Other Native American tribal organizations Nonprofits non-higher education with 501(c)(3) Private institutions of higher education Independent school districts Public and state institutions of higher education As prescribed by Section 678A(c)(2) of the CSBG Act, as amended (42 U.S.C.

9913(c)(2)), eligible applicants are CSBG-eligible entities, or statewide or local organizations or associations, with demonstrated expertise in providing training to individuals and organizations on methods of effectively addressing the needs of low-income families and communities.

Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible for awards under this funding opportunity. Grantor contact information No documents are currently available.

Link to additional information Estimated Application Due Date : Estimated Due Date Description : Estimated Project Start Date : Funding opportunity number : Cost sharing or matching requirement : Funding instrument type : Opportunity Category Explanation : Category of Funding Activity : Income security and social services Your account requires additional identity verification.