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CSBG Fact Sheet – FFY 202 6 # Community Services Block Grant Fact Sheet # Federal Fiscal Year (FFY) 202 6 To provide assistance to states and local communities, working through a network of Community Action Agencies (CAAs) , for the reduction of poverty, the revitalization of low - income communities, and the empowerment of low -income families and individuals to become In Connecticut, the Department of Social Services (DSS) administers the block grant and uses these federal resources to support services and activities for individuals and families with low incomes that alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty in communities.
Federal law requires that at least 90% of the funds made available to the state be administered through grants to organizations that meet the statutory definition of “eligible entities. ” In Connecticut, t here are currently nine CAAs, each with a specified service area, that qualify as eligible entities under federal law and are thus designated to receive CSBG funding .
Federal funding for FFY 202 6 has not yet been finalized; the federal funding allocation for Connecticut for FFY 202 6 is estimated to be $9, 235,789 , which is equal to the state’s final FFY 2025 allocation. This plan proposes to expend $ 10,341,803 , which includes $ 1,106,014 in federal block grant carryforward funds .
ELIGIBLE ENTITIES ’ BOARD REQUIREMENTS • Maintain Tripartite Composition : At least 1/3 public officials (or designees); at least 1/3 low -income individuals or representatives (democratically selected); and remaining members from major groups and interests in the community served . • Maintain Size : Minimum 15 and maximum 51 .
• Roles/Responsibilities : Tripartite Board must fully participate in the development, planning, implementation , and evaluation of the program(s) to serve low -income • Monitoring: DSS conducts on -site and remote monitoring reviews which include but are not limited to: CSBG triennial review; client file, data , and financial reviews; annual Center of Excellence Organizational Standards review; and Community Action Plan • Payments: DSS issues quarterly payments based upon the receipt and approval of required financial and statistical reports.
CSBG Fact Sheet – FFY 202 6 CSBG EXPENDITURE DOMAINS : CAA expenditures must fall within at least one of the following 2. Education and Cognitive Development 3. Income, Infrastructure, and Asset 5.
Health and Social/Behavioral Development (includes nutrition) 6. Civic Engagement and Community 7. Services Supporting Multiple Domains 8.
Linkages (e.g. , partnerships that support 9. Agency Capacity Building 10. “Other” (e.g. , emergency management/ Households must have annual incomes at or below 125% of the federal poverty level ($4 0,187.
50 for a family of 4), unless explicitly exempted from the income requirement in the approved > 125% Federal Poverty Level Guidelines > *Source: Federal Register, Vol. 90, No.11, January 17, 2025 CSBG Fact Sheet – FFY 202 6 Connecticut’s Community Action Agency (CAA) Network Service Map * 1. Access Community Action Agency ( Access ) 2.
Alliance for Community Empowerment, Inc. (A LLIANCE ) 3. Community Action Agency of New Haven, Inc. (CAANH) 4. Community Action Agency of Western Connecticut, Inc. (CAAWC) 5.
Community Renewal Team, Inc. (CRT) 6. Human Resources Agency of New Britain, Inc. (HRA) 7. New Opportunities, Inc. (NOI) 9.
Thames Valley Council for Community Action, Inc. (TVCCA) > *Map provide dby the CT Association for Community Action CSBG Fact Sheet – FFY 202 6 CT CAA s provided services to 238,713 low -income individuals . 12 % of families served by the CT CAA Network lived between 51% - 100% of the federal poverty 50 % of families served by the CT CAA Network lived below 50% of the FPG .
All data from the FFY 202 4 CSBG Annual Report (pending HHS approval) . $10,093,793 in CSBG funds were expended in support of the core activities CT’s CAA Network’s non -CSBG funding For every $1 of CSBG, the CT Network leveraged $25. 2 2 from federal, state, local
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Community Action Agencies (CAAs) 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) Fact Sheet - Federal Fiscal Year 2026 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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