New Resource! CSBG Monitoring Map for CAAs

New! Monitoring Map for CAAs: A Guide For Navigating The CSBG Review Process 

This free toolkit represents a collaborative effort between the Community Action Partnership (Partnership) and CAPLAW to provide timely training and technical assistance (T/TA) material about the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) monitoring process that will directly impact a CAA’s ability to consistently provide vital services for the low-income community while maintaining a productive relationship with its state CSBG office.

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NEW! CAPLAW Interactive Training Tool

Introduction to CSBG interactive module

The module enables CAA staff and boards to learn about CSBG either at their desks or in a group training session, such as a board meeting.  The module contains 10 chapters on topics ranging from the history of the CSBG program to the tripartite board requirements to funding reduction and termination. View the Introduction to CSBG training module!

New! Introduction to CSBG Training Module

This interactive module enables CAA staff and boards to learn about CSBG either at their desks or in a group training session, such as a board meeting.  The module contains 10 chapters on topics ranging from the history of the CSBG program to the tripartite board requirements to funding reduction and termination. 

View the Module!

View the April 2, 2010 revision of OCS IM 116

The federal Office of Community Services recently issued revised Information Memorandum 116 to ensure a consistent understanding of legal requirements and procedures for termination and reduction of CSBG funding. The IM provides a sample tool for states to use to document their actions.

View IM 116

OCS Technical Assistance Call

The Division of State Assistance, within the Office of Community Services, will conduct a recorded technical assistance call to provide background regarding corrective action, termination or reduction of funding for eligible entities in the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program. This call, on April 9th at 10 a.m. Eastern Time, is intended for representatives of State CSBG Lead Agencies.
Learn how to participate in the call

CSBG Information Memorandum

Read the February 17, 2010 CSBG Information Memorandum Transmittal No. 119.  The IM provides guidance for implementing the Making Work Pay Tax Credit.

Learn more about the Making Work Pay Tax Credit in CAPLAW's ARRA Online Toolkit

Appropriations for CSBG FY2010 Funds

The Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2010 provides $746,000,000 for CSBG for FY2010. This excerpt for the Appropriations Act specifically addresses the CSBG allocation and carryover. Access the complete Appropriations Act.
View additional CSBG Resources on the CAPLAW website