The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) is a federally funded program from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, administered in Washington State by the Department of Commerce. CSBG funds are distributed to federally designated Community Action Agencies statewide to help low-income individuals and families meet basic needs, achieve self-sufficiency, and strengthen their communities.

Eligible recipients are Community Action Agencies, not individuals. Funding amounts vary by allocation and community need. Note: CSBG does not provide grants directly to individuals and does not charge fees; any offer claiming to do so is fraudulent.

This listing reflects the Washington State program.

Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) – Washington State Department of Commerce 简体中文 ( Chinese (Simplified) ) 繁體中文 ( Chinese (Traditional) ) Tiếng Việt ( Vietnamese ) Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) CSBG does not provide direct grants to individuals and does not charge a fee for receiving a grant .

If you receive a message offering a CSBG grant or requesting a fee, please contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Fraud Hotline at 1-800-447-8477. Grant Fraud and Scams (Grants. gov) Community Services Block Grants (CSBG) aims to help individuals and families meet their basic needs, achieve self-sufficiency, and improve their community in the ways that make the most sense for them.

CSBG funds are administered by the Washington State Department of Commerce.

We partner with federally designated Community Action Agencies throughout Washington to distribute resources that: Help individuals and families meet their basic needs Assist individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency Improve communities in the ways that make the most sense for those living in them Commerce receives federal CSBG funding from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and state CSBG funding designated by the state legislature.

Appropriated funds are passed directly into communities. Download the draft of Washington State CSBG Model State Plan 2025-2026 (PDF) What are Community Action Agencies Local Community Action Agencies may provide support to individuals and families with: There are 30 designated Community Action Agencies that serve all of Washington state’s 39 counties. Find your local community action agency at WAPartnership.

org/Agencies . Tax Credit Community Outreach Working Families Tax Credit Family Resource Center Funding Draft of Washington State CSBG Model State Plan 2025-2026 (PDF) FFY 2023 State CSBG Factsheet – via NASCSP (PDF) Community Services Block Grant | The Administration for Children and Families (hhs.

gov) National Report and State Fact Sheets | NASCPA National Association for State Community Services Programs National Community Action Network – Theory of Change CSBG does not provide direct grants to individuals and does not charge a fee for receiving a grant . If you receive a message offering a CSBG grant or requesting a fee, please contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Fraud Hotline at 1-800-447-8477.

Grant Fraud and Scams (Grants. gov) Community Economic Opportunities Karl Hoffmann, Program Manager