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

Special district governments, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities, Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, State governments, Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments), Small businesses, Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized), City or township governments, Public and State controlled institutions of higher education, Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification), Independent school districts, Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education, Private institutions of higher education, County governments

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:	If you have difficulty accessing the full announcement electronically, please contact: GrantSolutions Help Desk Phone: 202-690-7110

CFDA Program(s)

• 93.569: Community Services Block Grant