# Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Essentials for Improved Outcomes

Source: https://welltoldgrants.com/grants/hhs-2026-acf-ocs-et-0030-community-services-block-grant-csbg-essentials-for-improved/  
Official notice: https://www.grants.gov/search-results-detail/362068

> Administration for Children and Families - OCS offered grants of up to $600,000 (at least $600,000) to nonprofits, colleges and universities, state and local governments, tribes, small businesses and businesses. It expected to make one award worth $600,000 in total. Applications closed on August 24, 2026.

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Opportunity number | HHS-2026-ACF-OCS-ET-0030 |
| Agency | Administration for Children and Families - OCS |
| Status | Forecast |
| Deadline | August 24, 2026 |
| Award ceiling | $600,000 |
| Award floor | $600,000 |
| Expected awards | 1 |
| Total funding | $600,000 |
| Cost sharing | not required |
| Assistance Listings | 93.569 |

## Who can apply

- 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 low-income families and communities. 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.

## 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) Essentials for Improved Outcomes will fund an organization to help states, territories, and CSBG-eligible entities: 1) strengthen their understanding of CSBG statutory and regulatory requirements; 2) enhance their implementation of critical program elements (e.g., community needs assessment, tripartite board, monitoring and reporting compliance etc.); and 3) support the coordination and development of additional anti-poverty resources that support the overall administration of CSBG. Strengthening capacity to navigate complex systems is critical to successful administration. By fostering collaboration and service models for navigating systems like foster care, behavioral health, housing and other public assistances, award recipients can better ensure children and families receive specialized support for building stable, permanent environments where families and communities thrive

## Questions people ask

### Is HHS-2026-ACF-OCS-ET-0030 still open?

No. It closed on August 24, 2026.

### Who can apply for Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Essentials for Improved Outcomes?

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) Essentials for Improved Outcomes?

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 $600,000 each. About $600,000 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.