New Jersey Department of Community Affairs (DCA)

Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)

CSBG State Plan Document: CSBG State Plan.pdf

Description:	Administers the federal Community Services Block Grant Program (CSBG) which awards non-discretionary funds to agencies for the provision of health, education, employment and housing and other services to individuals and families with low incomes in New Jersey. This work is performed by 25 agencies throughout the state whom are designated as Community Action Agencies (CAAs). The non-discretionary grants do not serve the public directly. CSBG funding supports projects that: Lessen poverty in communities Address the needs of low-income individuals including the homeless, migrants and the elderly Provide services and activities addressing employment, education, better use of available income, housing, nutrition, emergency services and/or health In addition, discretionary grants are available at the statewisde or local level, or for associations with demontrated expertise in addressing the needs of low-income familes, such as Community Action Agencies (CAAs). With The support of CSBG funding, CAAs work to achieve the following goals: Increased seal-sufficiency Imporved living conditions Ownership of and pride in their communites Strong family and support systems
Assistance Provided To:	Private nonprofit organizations and Public agencies that provide the above services to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty and improve self-sufficiency.
Type of Assistance:	Financial-Grants
Funding Source:	U. S. Department of Health and Human Services.
Award Period:	October 1 to September 30.
Procedure for Applying:	Submission of an application.
Contact:	Kate Butler - (609) 633-6265 Kathleen.Butler@dca.nj.gov List of Designated Community Action Agencies in New Jersey Which Provide Direct Service To the Public NJ Community Action Agencies 2017 Factsheet

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Application and Program Information

2019 Federal Poverty Guldelines
TRIPARTITE BOARDS - SECTION 676B [pdf 12kB] and https://www.acf.hhs.gov/ocs/resource/im-no-82-tripartite-boards This information addresses a number of policy questions concering the composition, role, and responsibilities of local Community Action Agency tripartite boards.
ROMA GOALS/National Performance Indicators [pdf 129kB]
ROMA GOALS/National Performance Indicators
Program Policies and Information Memoranda

Additional Information

Completing the Annual IS Survey [pdf 123kB]

Completing the Annual IS Report CSBG State Plan for FFY19/20 [pdf 861kB]

What services are provided through CSBG?

Who is eligible for assistance?

Innovative programming supported through CSBG

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What services are provided through CSBG?

Since its inception in 1964, CSBG funds have been utilized to help individuals and families with low-incomes in New Jersey move towards self-sufficiency. The programs receiving CSBG funds provides services in the following nine categories:

1. Employment
2. Education
3. Income
4. Housing
5. Emergency Services
6. Nutrition
7. Linkages
8. Self-sufficiency
9. Health

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Who is eligible for assistance?

Non-profit agencies, housing authorities, municipalities, counties and neighborhood organizations with non-profit status who serve individuals and families with low-incomes are eligible for funding. However, by law, ninety percent (90%) of program funds must go to designated CAA's.Common services provided by CAAs include:

Employment and job skills training
Food and nutrition assistance
Child development programs, including Head Start and center-based day care
Individual and family self-sufficiency initiatives
Youth development
Fuel and energy assistance
Domestic violence prevention, counseling and emergency assistance
Emergency assistance such as, temporary shelter, food, medical assistance, clothing, conflict resolution, etc.
Affordable housing and homeownership opportunities
Assistance to homeless and "at-risk" families and individuals
Transportation assistance