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)
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
- 2020-1 - Community Services Block Grant Response to COVID-1
- 2020-2 - Client Income Eligibility Levels
- 2020-2b - Client Income Eligibility Levels
- 2020-3 - CARES Act Fund Awards
- 2020-4 - 2021-2023 Contract Application
- 2020-5 - Community Services Block Grant Formula Update
- 2021-1 - Community Services Block Grant Program Manual Updates
- 2021-2 - Client Income Eligibility Levels
2021-2023 Community Services Block Grant Application Resources
- 2021-2023 Community Services Block Grant Application Template
- 2021-2023 Community Services Block Grant Budget Template
- Community Needs Assessment Template
- Tripartite Board Roster Template
- ROMA Trainer/Implementer Certification Form
- Official Board Action Taken Form
- Application Checklist
Community Needs Assessment -Community Action Plans/Application
- Community Needs Assessment Webinar
- Community Needs Assessment Webinar Slides
- Community Needs Assessment Checklist - NASCSP
- Community Action Partnership - National Data Hub
Requests for Reimbursement
- Request for Reimbursement Form - due monthly for grantees of $100,000+, quarterly for grantees less than $100,000
- Request for Reimbursement Form Instructions
- Request for Reimbursement Webinar
- Submitting a Reimbursement Request through the DOLA Grants Portal
- Editing a Reimbursement Request Instructions
Other Forms and Templates
Annual Report
- Annual Report Spreadsheets
- Annual Report Content Training Webinar
- Annual Report Software Training Webinar
- Annual Report System - THO Software Systems
- CARES Annual Report Training Webinar
Organizational Standards
- Organizational Standards Training - Recording
- Community Services Block Grant Guide to Organizational Standards
- Acceptable Documentation Matrix- Public Eligible Entities
- Assessment Form - Private Eligible Entities
- Acceptable Documentation- Private Eligible Entities
- Community Services Block Grant Board Minutes Guidance
- Community Services Block Grant Board Meeting Agenda Template
- Organizational Standards Training - THO Software
Community Services Block Grant Monitoring
Quarterly Conference Calls
January 17, 2023 Agenda and January 17, 2023 Recording
October 18, 2022 Agenda and October 18, 2022 Recording