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Attached is the final information memorandum (IM) on organizational standards for CSBG eligible entities as signed by OCS Director Jeannie Chaffin. This important document is the outcome of extensive work across the national CSBG network and its final release marks an important milestone in the establishment of a strengthened framework performance management and accountability system for CSBG.

Use of CSBG Funds to Meet Cost Sharing Requirements for the Corporation for National and Community Service AmeriCorps program.

Each year, the Division of Community Assistance (DCA), within the Office of Community Services (OCS) conducts standard State Assessment reviews as required under Section 678B(c) of the CSBG Act. Below is the proposed FY 2017 schedule, which is published for Federal and State planning purposes.

Each year, the Division of Community Assistance (DCA), within the Office of Community Services (OCS) conducts standard state assessment reviews as required under Section 678B(c) of the CSBG Act. Below is the proposed FY 2018 schedule, which is published for federal and state planning purposes.

Application for Fiscal Year (FY) 2016 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Funds Based on the Availability of CSBG Funds
 

This Information Memorandum addresses recurring questions from States, tribes, territories, and local eligible entities regarding outreach and referral for Affordable Care Act (ACA) services and benefits using Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding.  CSBG grantees and local eligible entities can play a vital role in furthering ACA outreach and enrollment, as CSBG reaches many of the populations most in need of health care coverage. 

To provide information to states, territories, and tribes regarding the distribution of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Disaster Relief Supplemental Funds and provide guidance on eligibility, distribution, allowable activities, reporting requirements, construction waivers, obligating and expending funds, and grantee monitoring.

This Information Memorandum (IM) provides guidance on the use of Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding for mortgage payment assistance.

To provide information to states, territories, and tribes regarding the distribution of the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Disaster Supplemental Funds for Hurricanes Fiona and Ian and provide guidance on eligibility, distribution, allowable activities, reporting requirements, construction waivers, obligating and expending funds, and grant recipient monitoring.

The purpose of this guidance is to inform CSBG grantees of the option to conduct remote monitoring during the COVID-19 public health crisis. The guidance also offers recommended minimum standards for remote monitoring of CSBG eligible entities.