Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)

The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Program aims to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty. Key aspects of the program include: * Providing federal funds of nearly $2 million annually to the state's only federally designated Community Action Agency, RurAL CAP * Supporting programs such as: + Home weatherization + Affordable housing initiatives + Affordable childcare for working parents + Connections to medical benefits, food stamps, and legal aid + Educational and capacity building opportunities, including early learning programs and youth engagement + Assistance for individuals battling social and behavioral issues * The program focuses on serving economically suppressed rural areas and responding to identified community priorities * Grant-related resources and plans are available, including the FFY25 CSBG State Plan and the DRAFT FFY26 CSBG State Plan