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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

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Award Range

$600K$600K

Total Program Funding

$600K

Expected Awards

1

Deadline

August 24, 2026

GRANTQUICK SUMMARYPlain-English Overview

Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Essentials for Improved Outcomes. Administration for Children and Families - OCS. 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... $600,000-$600,000 per award; $600,000 total program funding; ~1 awards expected.

Who Should Apply

For-profit organizations, City/township governments, Federally Recognized Native American Tribal Governments, Nonprofits (non-501c3), Other Native American Tribal Organizations (+10 more)

Who Should NOT Apply

Organizations not matching the eligible applicant types listed above

Key Requirements (Plain English)

  • As prescribed by Section 678A(c)(2) of the CSBG Act, as amended (42 U

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Competitiveness: Very high — extremely limited awards available

What This Grant Funds

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

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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.

Eligible Applicant Types

Federally Recognized Tribal Governments501(c)(3) NonprofitsOther Tribal OrganizationsPrivate Colleges & UniversitiesNonprofits without 501(c)(3)For-Profit OrganizationsSpecial District GovernmentsIndependent School DistrictsOther (see NOFO for details)County GovernmentsPublic And Indian Housing AuthoritiesState GovernmentsCity/Township GovernmentsPublic Colleges & UniversitiesSmall Businesses

Funding Details

Minimum Award
$600K
Maximum Award
$600K
Total Program Funding
$600K
Expected Number of Awards
1
Cost Sharing Required?
No
Funding Instrument
cooperative_agreement

Key Dates

Posted: July 24, 2026
Application Deadline: August 24, 2026 (3 days remaining)

Electronically submitted applications must be submitted no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Standard Time on the listed application due date.

Agency Contact

Cheryl Zuni CSBGNOFOS@acf.hhs.gov

CSBGNOFOS@acf.hhs.gov

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