Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
The Community Services Block Grant from Kansas Housing Resources Corporation funds local agencies to deliver programs addressing poverty and promoting self-sufficiency in Kansas communities.
Funder: Kansas Housing Resources Corporation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round through local providers)
Funding Amounts: Funding varies by local agency; annual federal block grant distributed to eight Kansas Community Action Agencies.
Summary: Supports Kansas organizations to deliver anti-poverty programs and services for low-income residents.
Key Information: Applicants must apply through their local CSBG-funded agency, not directly to KHRC.
Description
The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG), administered in Kansas by the Kansas Housing Resources Corporation (KHRC), provides federal funding to Community Action Agencies and neighborhood-based organizations to support a range of services addressing the causes and conditions of poverty. CSBG-funded programs may include employment assistance, emergency support, education, and housing stability initiatives, tailored to local community needs. The grant is designed to help low-income individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency and long-term well-being through a network of local agencies.
