Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Essentials for Improved Outcomes
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 nee
| Agency | Administration for Children and Families - OCS |
|---|---|
| Status | Forecasted |
| Opportunity number | HHS-2026-ACF-OCS-ET-0030 |
| Posted date | 04/27/2026 |
| Award ceiling | 600,000 |
| Award floor | 600,000 |
| Estimated total funding | 600,000 |
| Expected number of awards | 1 |
| Who can apply | 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 |
| Assistance Listing (CFDA) | 93.569 |
| Description | 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 ensur |
| Agency contact | Cheryl.Zuni@acf.hhs.gov |
| Official listing | https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362068 |