Social Services Block Grant Program (SSBG)

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The Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) is a flexible funding source that allows states and territories to tailor social service programming to their population’s needs. Through the SSBG, states provide essential social services that help achieve a myriad of goals to reduce dependency and promote self-sufficiency; protect children and adults from neglect, abuse, and exploitation; and help individuals who are unable to take care of themselves to stay in their homes or to find the best institutional arrangements.

 

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Notice:

The Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) does not provide direct grants to individuals; SSBG does not charge a fee for receiving a grant. If you receive a message offering you an SSBG grant or requesting a fee, please contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Fraud Hotline at 1-800-447-8477.

For more information, please visit the Grant Fraud and Scams

Safety Net Resource for 26 Million

SSBG funds may be spent across 28 broad, specified services.

In 2020, states reported serving 26 million children and adults using SSBG.

To learn more, please visit SSBG's Grants Related Information and Funding Opportunities webpage for additional information.

Recovery Resource

The flexibility of SSBG funds helps grant recipients respond and recover from disasters.

Since 2005 states/territories have employed the broadness afforded in SSBG to help their populations.

To learn more, please visit SSBG’s Legislation Uniform Definition of Services webpage for additional information.

Need Help Finding Assistance?

SSBG is a capped entitlement program that provides funds to assist states and territories in delivering social services for children and adults with low incomes.

Each state/territory determines what services to support and which populations to serve.

Contact the SSBG officials in your state to learn what social services may be available to you.

Grant Recipient Resources

The SSBG Online Data Portal is a data collection site that states/territories use to submit their Intended Use Plan and the Pre- and Post-Expenditure data for their block grant. Users of this site are state and territory program administrators for SSBG. Users also have access to program resources including program forms, SSBG legislation, policies, and webinar recordings.

Grant Recipient Spotlight

Welcome to SSBG’s Grant Recipient Resource Hub where States and Territories are featured for their great accomplishments:

Reports

SSBG’s annual reports contain information about the Social Services Block Grant Program and the latest report was prepared for the Office of Community Services, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services by Walter R McDonald & Associates (WRMA), Inc. , a TriMetrix Company under contract solicitation #75P00120R00183.