HHS-2026-ACF-OCS-ET-0028: Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Tribal Capacity Building Training and Technical Assistance (TCBTTA)
Closed
This grant is closed. Who won this program's grants before is below, and similar open grants are at the end of the page. It is in our archive of Administration for Children and Families - OCS notices from 2026.
Administration for Children and Families - OCS offered grants of up to $500,000 (at least $500,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make one award worth $500,000 in total. Applications closed on August 24, 2026.
From the official notice on Grants.gov, last changed August 10, 2026. Checked November 7, 2026.
- Award ceiling$500,000
- Award floor$500,000
- Total funding$500,000
- Expected awards1
- Cost sharingNot required
- Funding typeCooperative Agreement
Key dates
| Posted | July 24, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Deadline | August 24, 2026 |
Who can apply
This opportunity was open to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses.
All 15 applicant types the notice lists
- State governments
- County governments
- City or township governments
- Special district governments
- Independent school districts
- Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
- Native American tribal governments (Federally recognized)
- Public housing authorities/Indian housing authorities
- Native American tribal organizations (other than Federally recognized tribal governments)
- Nonprofits having a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Nonprofits that do not have a 501(c)(3) status with the IRS, other than institutions of higher education
- Private institutions of higher education
- For profit organizations other than small businesses
- Small businesses
- Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)
As prescribed by Section 678A(c)(2) of the CSBG Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 9913(c)(2)), eligible applicants are CSBG-eligible entities, or statewide or local organizations or associations, with demonstrated expertise in providing training to individuals and organizations on methods of effectively addressing the needs of families and communities with low incomes. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible for awards under this funding opportunity.
Is this a realistic fit?
- Past Community Services Block Grant awards averaged $6.2 million; this notice allows up to $500,000 per award.
- Most of the program's money (98% over five years) went to state and local governments.
- No cost sharing or match is required.
What the grant funds
This NOFO is modified. The email address and phone number for the program office have been revised in the Contacts and Support section. The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Tribal Capacity Building Training and Technical Assistance (TCBTTA) project intends to support one organization to help build tribal and tribal organization capacity within CSBG. This cooperative agreement addresses a critical gap in CSBG infrastructure: the absence of tailored training and technical assistance for tribal grant recipients. By receiving dedicated resources for capacity‐building, tribes and tribal organizations will be better equipped to administer their CSBG services, strengthen compliance and program performance, and more effectively use CSBG funds to support housing and economic stability initiatives that align with the A Home for Every Child administrative priority. The training and technical assistance (TTA) provided under this NOFO will include best practices in CSBG oversight, support with budgeting, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance with federal grant requirements, the CSBG Tribal Annual Report, and use of data for program improvements. The training and technical assistance will assist tribes and tribal organizations on conducting community needs assessment and the development of CSBG plans that reflect tribal priorities, technical support for designing and delivering services that align with CSBG goals while honoring tribal sovereignty, and facilitate connections among tribal award recipients to share best practices, challenges, and improved processes in implementing CSBG funded programs.
Who has won Community Services Block Grant grants before
From fiscal 2021 to 2025, Community Services Block Grant (93.569) awarded $3.8 billion across 614 grant awards, an average of $6.2 million per award.
| Recipient | State | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Community Services & Development California | California | 5 | $339 million |
| Department of State New York | New York | 5 | $330 million |
| Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs | Texas | 6 | $182 million |
| Illinois Department Commerce & Economic Opportunity | Illinois | 5 | $174 million |
| Oficina Para El Desarrollo Socioeconomico y Comunitatrio | Puerto Rico | 6 | $173 million |
Applying now
This notice no longer takes applications. Agencies often post the same opportunity again under a new number, so check the program's notices on Grants.gov and the similar open grants below.
The notice on Grants.gov keeps its full text and attachments, which is useful for planning a resubmission.
Questions people ask
Is HHS-2026-ACF-OCS-ET-0028 still open?
No. It closed on August 24, 2026.
Who can apply for Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Tribal Capacity Building Training and Technical Assistance (TCBTTA)?
Administration for Children and Families - OCS accepted applications from nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. The notice adds further conditions, so read its eligibility section.
What is the deadline for Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Tribal Capacity Building Training and Technical Assistance (TCBTTA)?
Closed August 24, 2026. Applications are no longer accepted; the program's newer notices are on this page when there are any.
How much funding is available?
Awards of up to $500,000 each. About $500,000 in total for one award.
Who has won Community Services Block Grant grants before?
The largest recipients over five fiscal years were Department of Community Services & Development California, Department of State New York, Texas Department of Housing & Community Affairs. The program made 614 awards worth $3.8 billion in that time.
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