Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
Forecasted
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) supports Pennsylvania’s community action network in delivering locally determined services and community development to reduce poverty and strengthen economic security.
Funder: Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (Annual work plan)
Funding Amounts: One-year formula-based awards; planned annual agency allocations of $250,000–$5,218,274 for federal fiscal years 2026 and 2027
Summary: CSBG funds Pennsylvania’s designated community action network to address poverty through locally determined services and community development activities.
Key Information: Applications are limited to existing designated CSBG eligible entities; Pennsylvania is not accepting applications from outside that network.
Description
The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) is a federally funded anti-poverty program administered by the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). It supports designated nonprofit community-based organizations and governmental entities working to reduce the causes and conditions of poverty. Local agencies use community needs assessments to determine priorities, coordinate resources, and deliver services that help low-income individuals and families achieve stability and economic security.
Supported work includes case management, job training, food and nutrition, transportation, education, housing, drug and alcohol counseling, and economic development. Funding can support agencies’ central management and core activities alongside direct services. The program also emphasizes healthy communities, economic opportunity, community partnerships, and meaningful participation by people experiencing poverty.
