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​Community Services Block Grant Program

 

The Washington State Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program receives federal funds to:

  • Help alleviate poverty
  • Revitalize communities
  • Empower low-income families to become fully self-sufficient through a network of public and nonprofit agencies.  
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How We Help

The Program contracts with community action agencies to administer funds locally and provide assistance. CSBG eligibility criteria includes households with incomes at, or below, 125 percent of the federal poverty level as defined by the Office of Management and Budget and is based on the Census Bureau’s most recent data.

Services include: 

  • Housing
  • Energy assistance
  • Nutrition
  • Employment
  • Training
  • Emergency food and shelter
  • Asset development

The CSBG State Model Plan for Federal Fiscal Year 2013-14 describes how the state of Washington, in partnership with community action agencies, the Washington State Community Action Partnership, and other community partners will meet the requirements of federal and CSBG assurances.

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