§ Federal grant opportunity · HHS-2026-ACF-OCS-ET-0030
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Essentials for Improved Outcomes
Administration for Children and Families - OCS is accepting applications for Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Essentials for Improved Outcomes. The deadline is August 24, 2026 and the published award range is $600K.
Key facts
- Funder
- Administration for Children and Families - OCS
- Application deadline
- August 24, 2026
- Award range
- $600K
- Eligibility
- 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.
- Geography
- United States
- Focus areas
- Human Services
- Opportunity number
- HHS-2026-ACF-OCS-ET-0030
Program overview
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
How to apply
- Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
- Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Administration for Children and Families - OCS.
- Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
- Submit before August 24, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.
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