§ Federal grant opportunity · HHS-2026-ACF-OCS-ET-0028

    Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Tribal Capacity Building Training and Technical Assistance (TCBTTA)

    Administration for Children and Families - OCS is accepting applications for Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Tribal Capacity Building Training and Technical Assistance (TCBTTA). The deadline is August 24, 2026 and the published award range is $500K.

    Key facts

    Funder
    Administration for Children and Families - OCS
    Application deadline
    August 24, 2026
    Award range
    $500K
    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 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.
    Geography
    United States
    Focus areas
    Human Services
    Opportunity number
    HHS-2026-ACF-OCS-ET-0028

    Program overview

    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.

    How to apply

    1. Confirm your organization meets the eligibility criteria above.
    2. Read the full funding opportunity announcement from Administration for Children and Families - OCS.
    3. Draft your narrative against the funder's stated priorities and review criteria.
    4. Submit before August 24, 2026, allowing time for registration and validation.

    View the official funding announcement

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