Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
The Community Services Block Grant funds Colorado organizations to deliver anti-poverty services in areas like employment, education, housing, health, and community engagement, guided by local needs assessments and action plans.
Funder: Department of Local Affairs
Due Dates: July 31, 2026: Quarterly Reimbursement Request, Semi-Annual Program Report, and Organizational Standards due | August 31, 2026: Monthly Reimbursement Request due | September 30, 2026: Monthly Reimbursement Request due | October 1, 2026: 2027-2029 Application, Community Needs Assessment, and Community Action Plan due | October 30, 2026: Quarterly/Desk Monitoring Reimbursement Request due | November 20, 2026: 2027 Budget Sheet due | November 30, 2026: Monthly Reimbursement Request due | December 31, 2026: Activity Spreadsheets and Monthly Reimbursement Request due
Funding Amounts: Formulaic annual allocations; 90% of funds to eligible entities, 5% for administration, and 5% for discretionary awards; typical monthly/quarterly reimbursement requests; individual awards vary by entity and service area.
Summary: Funds local anti-poverty initiatives in Colorado, supporting employment, education, housing, health, and community engagement through formula grants to eligible entities.
Key Information: Full application, Community Needs Assessment, and Action Plan due October 1, 2026 for 2027–2029 cycle.
Description
The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) is a federally funded program administered by the Colorado Department of Local Affairs, designed to reduce poverty by supporting local entities in delivering a wide range of anti-poverty services. The program funds activities under nine federal objectives, including employment, education, income management, housing, emergency services, nutrition, linkages with other programs, self-sufficiency, and health. Eligible entities use these funds to address community-specific needs, informed by a required Community Needs Assessment and guided by an outcome-based Community Action Plan. The CSBG emphasizes community engagement, collaboration, and the use of results-oriented management and accountability systems.
