Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)

The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) is a federally funded program that provides formulaic grants to alleviate the causes and conditions of poverty in communities. Colorado has 32 eligible local entities working under nine Community Services Block Grant federal objectives including employment, education, income management, housing, emergency services, nutrition, linkages with other programs, self sufficiency, and health.

Employment
Education and Cognitive Development
Income, Infrastructure, and Asset Building
Housing
Health and Social/Behavioral Development (includes Nutrition)
Civic Engagement and Community Involvement
Services Supporting Multiple Domains
Linkages (for example partnerships that support multiple domains)
Agency Capacity Building
Other (for example emergency management/disaster relief)

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The Department of Local Affairs does not provide cash grants to individuals or charge a fee for receiving grant funds. If you have been contacted by someone claiming to be a representative of a grant program managed by Department of Local Affairs requesting personal information and offering grant funds, it may be a phishing or fraud attempt. Please visit the File A Report section of Stop Fraud Colorado. For more information on fraudulent behaviors please visit the Federal Health and Human Services Community Services Block Grant page on fraud.

About the Community Services Block Grant State Plan

The Department of Local Affairs is required to develop and submit a Community Services Block Grant State Plan to the Office of Community Services, either annually or biennially, outlining the planned use of funds, program policies, and how the state office will work to ensure that the intents and purposes of the grant are met. The state office is required to make the plan available for public inspection and to hold a public hearing to provide the public an opportunity to comment on the proposed use and distribution of funds. Department of Local Affairs is interested in collecting feedback on the proposed plan from local stakeholders, community members and partners. Information on the date of the public hearing and how to participate is below, along with where to send comments on the plan by email or phone.

State Plan 2024-2025

State Plan 2022-2023

Public Comments

Please send your comments, recommendations, or feedback by email to Alex Diaz (alex.diaz@state.co.us). You can also provide comments by calling 303-864-8423.

Calendar and Upcoming Dates

November 15: Organizational Standards Due
November 30: Monthly Reimbursement Request Due
December 15: Activity Spreadsheets Due
December 15: TAP Items for Organizational Standards Finalized
December 29: Monthly Reimbursement Request Due
January 16: Quarterly Conference Call
January 31: Quarterly Reimbursement Request Due
January 31: Semi-Annual Program Report Due

2023 Community Services Block Grant Program Calendar

2024 Community Services Block Grant Program Calendar

Annual Allocation

Per statute, 90% of Community Services Block Grant funds are allocated to the eligible entities, while 5% is for administration and 5% is for discretionary awards. Department of Local Affairs prioritizes the training, technical assistance and capacity needs of its Community Services Block Grant eligible entities as the primary priority for discretionary funding.

Contact Information

Alex Diaz
Program Manager
(303) 864-8423
alex.diaz@state.co.us

Becky Saad
Program Coordinator
(303) 864-7894
becky.saad@state.co.us

Audrey Field
Financial Assistance Manager
(303) 864-7897
audrey.field@state.co.us

2023 Poverty Guidelines for the 48 Continental United States

Federal Poverty Level - The FPL information is listed for the contiguous states. There are additional resources available.
FPL Calculator – The calculator allows your review FPL with varying factors (year, family size, annual income, percent of FPL).
Federal Poverty Level Table 2023