Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Essentials for Improved Outcomes
This open federal grant from Administration for Children and Families - OCS supports human services-focused work and is available to nonprofits and other eligible applicants, with applications due Aug 24, 2026. It provides awards up to $600K.
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Who can apply
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
- Small businesses
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- County governments
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- State governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- City or township governments
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.
Funding
Agency contact
Administration for Children and Families - OCS
Cheryl Zuni Cheryl.Zuni@acf.hhs.gov
Cheryl.Zuni@acf.hhs.govWhere to apply
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