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Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Essentials for Improved Outcomes
Administration for Children and Families - OCS
HHS-2026-ACF-OCS-ET-0030
HHS-ACF-OCS
General Information
Est. Program Funding:
Closing Date:
Expected No. of Awards
Award Ceiling
Opportunity Number:
HHS-2026-ACF-OCS-ET-0030
Owning Agency:
HHS-ACF-OCS
Opportunity Category:
Discretionary (D)
Synopsis
| 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 | |
| Response Date | Aug 24, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Posting Date | Jul 24, 2026 12:00:00 AM EDT |
| Archive Date | |
| Award Ceiling | 600,000 |
| Award Floor | 600,000 |
| Cost Sharing | No |
Eligibility
| Eligible Applicants | Independent school districts, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), Special district governments, Small businesses, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, City or township governments, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, State governments, County governments, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education |
| Additional Info on Eligibility: | 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. |
Additional Information
| Agency Name | Administration for Children and Families - OCS |
| Link to Additional Information: | N/a |
| Grantor Contact Information: |
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CFDA Program(s)
- 93.569: Community Services Block Grant
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