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 2022-2023 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 Draft

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

  • May 31: Monthly Reimbursement Request Due
  • June 30: Monthly Reimbursement Request Due
  • July 18: Quarterly Conference Call
  • July 31: Quarterly Reimbursement Request Due
  • July 31: Semi-Annual Program Report Due
  • August 31: Monthly Reimbursement Request Due

2023 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 Labor Affairs prioritizes the training, technical assistance and capacity needs of its Community Services Block Grant grantees 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

Number of Persons in Family or Household - One

100% Federal Poverty Level

  • $14,580

125% of Federal Poverty Level Effective after September 30, 2023

  • $18,225

200% of Federal Poverty Level Effective through September 30, 2023

  • $29,160

Number of Persons in Family or Household - Two

100% Federal Poverty Level

  • $19,720

125% of Federal Poverty Level Effective after September 30, 2023

  • $24,650

200% of Federal Poverty Level Effective through September 30, 2023

  • $39,440

Number of Persons in Family or Household - Three 

100% Federal Poverty Level

  • $24,860

125% of Federal Poverty Level Effective after September 30, 2023

  • $31,075

200% of Federal Poverty Level Effective through September 30, 2023

  • $49,720

Number of Persons in Family or Household - Four

100% Federal Poverty Level

  • $30,000

125% of Federal Poverty Level Effective after September 30, 2023

  • $37,500

200% of Federal Poverty Level Effective through September 30, 2023

  • $60,000

Number of Persons in Family or Household - Five

100% Federal Poverty Level

  • $35,140

125% of Federal Poverty Level Effective after September 30, 2023

  • $43,925

200% of Federal Poverty Level Effective through September 30, 2023

  • $70,280

Number of Persons in Family or Household - Six

100% Federal Poverty Level

  • $40,280

125% of Federal Poverty Level Effective after September 30, 2023

  • $50,350

200% of Federal Poverty Level Effective through September 30, 2023

  • $80,560

Number of Persons in Family or Household - Seven

100% Federal Poverty Level

  • $45,420

125% of Federal Poverty Level Effective after September 30, 2023

  • $56,775

200% of Federal Poverty Level Effective through September 30, 2023

  • $90,840

Number of Persons in Family or Household - Eight

100% Federal Poverty Level

  • $50,560

125% of Federal Poverty Level Effective after September 30, 2023

  • $63,200

200% of Federal Poverty Level Effective through September 30, 2023

  • $101,120

Program Guidance and Policies

Community Services Block Grant Program Implementation Manual

Informational Memoranda

2021-2023 Community Services Block Grant Application Resources

Community Needs Assessment -Community Action Plans/Application

Requests for Reimbursement

Apply & Manage Grant

Other Forms and Templates

Annual Report

Organizational Standards

Community Services Block Grant Monitoring

2023-2025 Monitoring Schedule

Quarterly Conference Calls

January 17, 2023 Agenda and January 17, 2023 Recording

October 18, 2022 Agenda and October 18, 2022 Recording

July 26, 2022 Agenda and July 26, 2022 Recording 

April 19, 2022 Agenda and April 19, 2022 Recording

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