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The purpose of this letter is to remind CSBG state lead agencies and eligible entities of flexibilities and resources available to support individuals and families impacted by the winter storms. State CSBG lead agencies and eligible entities can facilitate recovery efforts from major disasters, including supporting the recovery from physical damage and administering services to people who have experienced displacement or loss as a result of recent storms and power outages. The Office of Community Services (OCS), within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), is committed to ongoing partnership with state CSBG lead agencies, eligible entities, and other agencies involved in major disaster recovery efforts that seek to address the critical needs of people with low incomes, as consistent with the purpose and allowable uses of CSBG funding.

The purpose of this message is to provide you with an update on the third quarter allocations of the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) funds for fiscal year (FY) 2015.  The awards are the third release of funding for FY 2015, and will be available for drawdown on April 1, 2015.

To provide an update on the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) Fiscal Year 2018 3rd Quarter (final two months release of funding).

To provide states, territories, and tribes information regarding the flexibilities for Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) awards during the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency, the applicability of each flexibility and, where appropriate, the Office of Community Services (OCS) adoption of these flexibilities.

SSBG DCL-FY2024-01 Launch of Social Services Block Grant Data Dashboard

This guidance provides updates on two topics related to the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG):

1. First quarter funding, and
2. The extended authority for States to revise the income limit from 125 to 200 percent FPL.

The purpose of this Dear Colleague Letter (DCL) is to inform States that the Office of Community Services (OCS) has identified a solution to extend the CARES obligation deadline for administrative and discretionary funds from September 30, 2021 to September 30, 2022.

The purpose of this communication is to provide you with the apportionment of Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) funding for Fiscal Year (FY) 2021. These awards represent the full allocation of available funding for FY 2021. Please note that the CSBG allocation amounts currently reflect a 1% reduction due to the Secretary’s authority to transfer funding to HHS’s discretionary accounts.

To provide grantees information and updates regarding the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG).