Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
Forecasted
The Community Services Block Grant from the North Dakota Department of Commerce funds research-informed, locally tailored anti-poverty services through the state’s Community Action Agencies.
Funder: North Dakota Department of Commerce
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 2026 (annual budget/plan update) | June 2027 (pre-application for two-year plan) | December 2027 (final application for two-year plan)
Funding Amounts: ~$3.39M total annually; typical awards per Community Action Agency: $298K–$738K/year; 2-year cycle; 90%+ pass-through to agencies
Summary: Supports North Dakota Community Action Agencies in delivering locally designed anti-poverty services for low-income individuals and families.
Key Information: Only the state’s seven designated Community Action Agencies are eligible to apply.
Description
The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program, administered by the North Dakota Department of Commerce, provides core funding to North Dakota’s seven Community Action Agencies (CAAs) to develop and deliver comprehensive anti-poverty services tailored to local needs. The CSBG supports a broad range of activities, including emergency assistance, money management, housing counseling, case management, outreach, and self-sufficiency programs. The program emphasizes coordination with other assistance programs (such as weatherization and LIHEAP) and is designed to empower low-income individuals and families to achieve greater economic and social self-sufficiency.
