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Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Essentials for Improved Outcomes

Federal funding opportunity HHS-2026-ACF-OCS-ET-0030 from Administration for Children and Families - OCS (Department of Health and Human Services).

Posted
July 24, 2026
Closed
August 24, 2026
Award ceiling
$600,000
Award floor
$600,000
Program funding
$600,000
Expected awards
1
Cost sharing
No
Instrument
Cooperative Agreement
Assistance listing
93.569
Category
Income Security and Social Services

Program funding history

Awards made under Assistance Listing 93.569 across FY2024–FY2026, from public federal spending records.

FY2024 obligated
$771.6M
FY2025 obligated
$765.6M
FY2026 (to date) obligated
$702.6M
Awards in window
770

Top recipients: Department of Community Services & Development California, Department of State New York, Oficina Para El Desarrollo Socioeconomico Y Comunitatrio, Housing & Community Affairs, Texas Department of, Illinois Department Commerce & Economic Opportunity

Source: USAspending.gov · refreshed September 2026 · Program page: awards, recipients and the opportunities under this listing →

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Synopsis

This NOFO is modified. The email address and phone number for the program office have been revised in the Contacts and Support section. 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

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 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.

The official record

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Agency contact: Administration for Children and Families - OCS · [email protected] · 202-690-7110

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