The Administration for Children and Families (ACF) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced the release of $183,238,742 million in Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding. The release represents the first installment of CSBG funding that will be provided to states, territories, and tribes this federal fiscal year to administer support services that alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty.
“CSBG funding is a direct response to persistent poverty and pervasive disparities and inequities,” said ACF Assistant Secretary January Contreras. “We are proud to be working with these agencies and partners to advance the well-being of children and families across the country. The services provided by our grant recipients and partners are a lifeline for families when they have a hard time making ends meet.”
CSBG-funded grant recipients, along with over 1,000 local Community Action Agencies, use funds to implement community-based services to reduce poverty, revitalize low-income communities, and help families and individuals with low incomes become fully self-sufficient. Support services include housing, nutrition, utility, and transportation assistance; employment, education, and other income and asset building services; crisis and emergency services; community asset building initiatives, and services aimed at creating pathways out of poverty.
CSBG is one of seven anti-poverty programs administered by ACF’s Office of Community Services.
“Approximately nine million people are served by CSBG-funded programs annually. That means millions of households are getting the help that they need to make ends meet and move towards self-sufficiency so they can move beyond poverty,” said Dr. Lanikque Howard, director of ACF’s Office of Community Services. “CSBG funding helps to create thriving communities where families are able to live choice-filled lives and where everyone has the opportunity and support needed to achieve their full potential.”
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Learn more about CSBG by visiting, https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/programs/community-services-block-grant-csbg
For information about OCS’ other anti-poverty strategies, visit https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/help.
Quick Facts
- CSBG is one of seven anti-poverty programs administered by ACF’s Office of Community Services.
- CSBG-funded grant recipients use funds to implement community-based services to reduce poverty, revitalize low-income communities, and help families and individuals with low incomes become fully self-sufficient.
Quotes
“CSBG funding is a direct response to persistent poverty and pervasive disparities and inequities.”— January Contreras, Assistant Secretary, Administration for Children and Families
“We are proud to be working with these agencies and partners to advance the well-being of children and families across the country. The services provided by our grant recipients and partners are a lifeline for families when they have a hard time making ends meet.”— January Contreras, Assistant Secretary, Administration for Children and Families
“Approximately nine million people are served by CSBG-funded programs annually. That means millions of households are getting the help that they need to make ends meet and move towards self-sufficiency so they can move beyond poverty.”— Dr. Lanikque Howard, Director, Office of Community Services
“CSBG funding helps to create thriving communities where families are able to live choice-filled lives and where everyone has the opportunity and support needed to achieve their full potential.”— Dr. Lanikque Howard, Director, Office of Community Services
Contact
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Email: media@acf.hhs.gov