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Find similar grantsCommunity Services Block Grant Program (CSBG) is sponsored by New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. The CSBG program awards funds to agencies for the provision of health, education, employment, housing, and other services to individuals and families with low incomes in New Jersey.
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New Jersey Department of Community Affairs | Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) CSBG State Plan Document: CSBG State Plan.
pdf Administers the federal Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG) which awards non-discretionary funds to agencies for the provision of health, education, employment and housing and other services to individuals and families with low incomes in New Jersey. This work is performed by 25 agencies throughout the state whom are designated as Community Action Agencies (CAAs).
The non-discretionary grants do not serve the public directly.
CSBG funding supports projects that: Lessen poverty in communities Address the needs of low-income individuals including the homeless, migrants and the elderly Provide services and activities addressing employment, education, better use of available income, housing, nutrition, emergency services and/or health In addition, discretionary grants are available at the statewisde or local level, or for associations with demontrated expertise in addressing the needs of low-income familes, such as Community Action Agencies (CAAs).
With The support of CSBG funding, CAAs work to achieve the following goals: Increased seal-sufficiency Imporved living conditions Ownership of and pride in their communites Strong family and support systems Private nonprofit organizations and Public agencies that provide the above services to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty and improve self-sufficiency. U. S.
Department of Health and Human Services. October 1 to September 30. Submission of an application.
Kate Butler - (609) 633-6265 Kathleen. Butler@dca. nj.
gov List of Designated Community Action Agencies in New Jersey Which Provide Direct Service To the Public NJ Community Action Agencies 2017 Factsheet Application and Program Information 2019 Federal Poverty Guldelines TRIPARTITE BOARDS - SECTION 676B [pdf 12kB] and https://www. acf. hhs.
gov/ocs/resource/im-no-82-tripartite-boards This information addresses a number of policy questions concering the composition, role, and responsibilities of local Community Action Agency tripartite boards.
ROMA GOALS/National Performance Indicators [pdf 129kB] ROMA GOALS/National Performance Indicators Program Policies and Information Memoranda Completing the Annual IS Survey [pdf 123kB] Completing the Annual IS Report CSBG State Plan for FFY19/20 [pdf 861kB] What services are provided through CSBG? Who is eligible for assistance? Innovative programming supported through CSBG What services are provided through CSBG?
Since its inception in 1964, CSBG funds have been utilized to help individuals and families with low-incomes in New Jersey move towards self-sufficiency. The programs receiving CSBG funds provides services in the following nine categories: Who is eligible for assistance?
Non-profit agencies, housing authorities, municipalities, counties and neighborhood organizations with non-profit status who serve individuals and families with low-incomes are eligible for funding. However, by law, ninety percent (90%) of program funds must go to designated CAA's .
Common services provided by CAAs include: Employment and job skills training Food and nutrition assistance Child development programs, including Head Start and center-based day care Individual and family self-sufficiency initiatives Fuel and energy assistance Domestic violence prevention, counseling and emergency assistance Emergency assistance such as, temporary shelter, food, medical assistance, clothing, conflict resolution, etc. Affordable housing and homeownership opportunities Assistance to homeless and "at-risk" families and individuals Transportation assistance Innovative programming supported through CSBG: Governor's Neighborhood Leadership Initiative Senior Assisted Living and Day Care Community Organizing and Local Community Planning Individual Development Accounts Community Health Care Centers Assistance to special populations (Migrant farm workers, former correctional inmates and their families, etc.) New Jersey Department of Community Affairs Division of Community Resources Administration for Children & Families U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families- Office of Community Services (Federal) Regional Performance and Innovation Consortia Community Action Partnership Community Action Program Legal Services National Association for State Community Services Providers NJ Workforce Investment Board Low Income Home Energy Assistance Weatherization Assistance Program Housing Assistance Program
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Private nonprofit organizations and public agencies that provide services to alleviate poverty and improve self-sufficiency. By law, 90% of program funds go to designated Community Action Agencies (CAAs). Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG) is funded by New Jersey Department of Community Affairs. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in New Jersey. 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.