Help with Finding Education Assistance

Program

The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) supports projects that:

• Lessen poverty in communities
• Address the needs of low-income individuals including the homeless, migrants and the elderly
• Provide services and activities addressing employment, education, better use of available income, housing, nutrition, emergency services and/or health.

Services Available

The following education services are examples of services provided by CSBG- funded community organizations:

• Adult education, including courses in English as a Second Language (ESL) and General Education Development (GED) preparation;
• Child care classes, providing both child development instruction and support for working parents or home child care providers;
• Alternative opportunities for school dropouts and those at risk of dropping out;
• Scholarships for college of technical school;
• Guidance about adult education opportunities in the community;
• Programs to enhance academic achievement of students in grades K-12; and/or
• Other specialized adult employment training.

How to Receive Services/Assistance

Non-profit organizations that provide CSBG services in your area can be found here .

To find CSBG-funded Community Action Agencies (CAAs) in your area, please click on the link here.

CSBG funds are not awarded directly to individuals.

Contact Information

Each State designates a Lead CSBG Agency to manage and administer CSBG funds to various non-profit organizations throughout the State.  Information on how to contact your state’s Lead CSBG Agency can be found here.