Community Service Block Grant
CSBG Background
Community Service Block Grant is a federal anti-poverty program administered by the Community Advancement and Development office. The purpose in West Virginia is to aid a network of 16 Community Action Agencies (CAAs) and other statewide organizations in the reduction of poverty, revitalization of low-income communities, and to provide economic opportunities for low-income families.
Benefits of CSBG
WV's Community Action Agencies are independent non-profit organizations each providing a unique mix of community services.
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
With the support of CSBG funding, states and CAAs work together to achieve the following goals for low-income individuals:
- Increased self-sufficiency
- Improved living conditions
- Ownership of and pride in their communities
- Strong family and support systems
Working together, agencies increase their capacity to achieve results. Partnerships among supporters and providers of services play a large role in the successful implementation of CSBG grants.
Individuals Seeking Assistance
This office provides CSBG funding directly to Community Action Agencies.
CSBG Funding
Amount: The amount of CSBG funding to be awarded to WV annually varies depending on the appropriations by the United States Congress. West Virginia’s total CSBG award has been between $7,087,930 and $7,967,538 from 2010 to 2016 with an average annual award of $7,558,226.
Source of Funds: Federal Awarding Agency – U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families; CFDA Number and Name – 93.569 – Community Services Block Grant.
Funding Cycle: CSBG grants are awarded every year, and cover the period of two years. The Federal grant cycle is October 1 - September 30.
Authorizing Legislation/Statute:
- The Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act of 1998
- The Community Opportunities, Accountability, and Training and Educational Services Act of 1998 - CSBG Only
- Uniform Administrative Requirement, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards
- CSBG Regulation 45CFR96 Block Grants, October 1, 2005
- 2018-2019 West Virginia CSBG State Plan
Eligible Applicants for CSBG Grant
Organizations which were officially designated as Community Action Agencies (CAAs) under the Economic Opportunity Act of 1964 and were specifically designated by the 1981 CSBG Act as eligible entities to receive CSBG funds.
All recipients of CSBG funds submit community action plans and budgets detailing the programs, services, and activities to be conducted using CSBG funding. Based on monitoring results by this office’s Compliance Unit, recommendations are made to agencies for continued progress and improvement of existing conditions.
