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Summary of the Planned Use of Funds by States and Eligible Entities

In FY 2006, States planned to use CSBG funds to provide resources for direct services or assistance to individuals and families participating in eligible entities’ programs.  In most instances, the largest categories of CSBG expenditures were emergency services and linkages programs.  Uses of CSBG funds are reflected in the data tables contained in this report (Tables 1-3).

In the FY 2007 CSBG/Information System Survey, 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia reported that:

A network of 1,070 CSBG eligible entities, of which 87% were Community Action Agencies (CAAs), was active in 99% of U.S. counties;
The local CSBG network’s funding from all sources totaled over $11.2 billion;
More than $578 million from CSBG supported the core activities of the state and local CSBG networks;

FY 2006 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Network Resources

In the FY 2006 CSBG/Information System Survey, 50 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia

To inform Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations of the CSBG application requirements for FY 2011 and to provide a framework for the introduction of a suggested format and “Outline for Model Tribe and Tribal Organization CSBG Application”.

To inform Indian Tribes and Tribal Organizations of the CSBG application requirements for FY 2010.

To provide final guidance and clarification for close out, liquidation and reporting requirements of the FY 2009 CSBG Recovery Act funds. This information is based on current guidance from the Executive Office of the President and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

To inform States and U.S. Territories of the CSBG application requirements for FY 2011. CSBG applications shall be submitted to the Office of Community Services by September 1, 2010 (if you did not submit an application which covered two fiscal years in the prior year).

All federal funds are contingent upon annual budgetary Congressional approval. Please note that funds were not appropriated for the Compassion Capital and Strengthening Communities Fund Programs. Therefore, the Administration for Children and Families will not hold additional competition or award new grants for this program.

The following capacity building activities were supported through SCF funded technical or financial assistance. Common organizational goals are listed according to the five critical areas of capacity building identified in past Strengthening Communities Fund funding announcement.