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Community Services Block GrantWhat the Program Does:The Community Services Block Grant program (CSBG) is a federally funded program designed to assist local agencies to provide a range of services and activities having a measurable and potentially major impact on causes of poverty in the community. Who the Program Helps:Individuals generally qualify for services from community action agencies if their income falls at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines and if they reside in the designated service area of the community action agency. How It Works:Agencies must meet certain federal requirements for types of services and board composition to be certified as a community action agency. Agencies are given broad latitude in tailoring services to local community needs, but services must provided to assist program participants in the following areas: • Obtain and maintain adequate housing Type(s) of Assistance:Grants Eligible Entities:Individuals must contact the individual agency. Key Statistics:The Community Services Block Grant Program provided funding to assist low-income Kansans with: • Job training, job development, and employment assistance Contact Information:Jennifer Sexson Related Programs:Community Housing Development Organization | ![]() | More Program InfoCSBG
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