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Community Services Block Grant About CSBGThe Community Services Block Grant, commonly known as CSBG, helps support local services and strategies that reduce poverty, strengthen communities, and help individuals and families move toward stability and self-sufficiency. In New York State, CSBG supports a network of nonprofit organizations and Community Action Agencies that provide local poverty-reduction services, including employment support, education, housing, emergency food, child care, and other community-based assistance. CSBG Federal Program OCS Federal Office NYS DOS State Partner CAAs Local Network ROMA Performance CSBG Overview What Is CSBG?The Community Services Block Grant provides flexible federal funding to support local services and activities that address the causes and conditions of poverty. CSBG helps communities respond to local needs while supporting broader goals around stability, opportunity, and self-sufficiency. CSBG funding is administered through states, territories, tribes, and eligible entities. In New York State, the Department of State Division of Community Services works with a statewide network of agencies to support poverty-reduction services and community-based strategies. For Community Action Agencies, CSBG is foundational. It supports planning, coordination, service delivery, community needs assessment, organizational capacity, and accountability across the Community Action network. How It Works How CSBG Supports Communities1 Federal FundingThe Office of Community Services administers CSBG at the federal level and provides guidance to support state, territory, tribal, and local implementation. 2 State AdministrationIn New York, the Department of State Division of Community Services administers and distributes CSBG funds throughout the state. 3 Local ServicesCommunity Action Agencies and eligible entities use CSBG to support services, coordination, outreach, and strategies that respond to local needs. 4 AccountabilityCSBG includes planning, reporting, Organizational Standards, ROMA, and performance management expectations that support quality and impact. Local Impact Examples of CSBG-Supported ServicesCSBG helps agencies respond to the specific needs of their communities. Services and programs vary by local agency and community need. Employment Assistance Job Training Education Support Emergency Food Housing Support Child Care Energy Assistance Connections Case Management Community Needs Assessment Referral and Coordination
Using This Page For Community Members and AgenciesLooking for Services?CSBG-supported services are provided locally. Eligibility, availability, and program details may vary by agency and community. For CAA Staff and PartnersUse this page as a starting point for CSBG guidance, Organizational Standards, ROMA, performance management, training, and related resources. CSBG Management and Accountability Core CSBG FrameworksROMAResults Oriented Management and Accountability supports planning, implementation, measurement, reporting, learning, and continuous improvement across the Community Action network. Organizational StandardsCSBG Organizational Standards help agencies strengthen governance, planning, community assessment, financial oversight, human resources, operations, and data use. Community Needs AssessmentCommunity needs assessment helps agencies identify local needs, assets, service gaps, and strategies that are responsive to the communities they serve. Nine Organizational Standards CategoriesConsumer Input and Involvement Community Engagement Community Assessment Organizational Leadership Board Governance Strategic Planning Human Resource Management Financial Operations and Oversight Data and Analysis
Frequently Asked QuestionsIs NYSCAA a direct CSBG service provider?NYSCAA is the state association for New York's Community Action network. Local Community Action Agencies and eligible entities provide direct services in their communities. How do I find help near me?Use the "Find a Local CAA" or "View DOS Providers" links on this page to locate agencies and service providers. Are CSBG services the same in every county?No. CSBG-supported services vary based on local needs, agency programs, eligibility requirements, funding, and community priorities. What is ROMA?ROMA stands for Results Oriented Management and Accountability. It is a performance management framework used throughout the Community Action network. What are Organizational Standards?Organizational Standards are CSBG expectations that help ensure agencies have strong systems, governance, planning, oversight, and accountability. Where can agencies find CSBG guidance?The resource section below includes links to NYS DOS, ACF/OCS, NASCSP, NCAP, CAPLAW, NYSCAA Learn, and the NYSCAA Data Hub. Useful Links CSBG ResourcesUse the links below to access CSBG guidance, New York State resources, federal program information, Organizational Standards, ROMA tools, and training resources. New York State CSBGNYS Department of State CSBG NYS Division of Community Services Mission Community Services Providers NYS CSBG Advisory Council Federal CSBGFederal OCS CSBG Program OCS CSBG Fact Sheet OCS CSBG Information Memoranda General CSBG FAQs Performance and TrainingNASCSP CSBG Resources NASCSP ROMA Resources Organizational Standards NYSCAA Learn Community Services Block Grant Connecting People, Agencies, and Communities to CSBG ResourcesCSBG supports local Community Action work across New York State by helping agencies respond to community needs, strengthen services, and support individuals and families experiencing poverty. |
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