4700 Dept of Community Services, Development
Program Descriptions

4185 - COMMUNITY SERVICES

The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) is designed to enable local government and private nonprofit community organizations to help low-income families achieve and maintain self-sufficiency through a broad range of activities. These activities include education, employment services, emergency services, housing, income support and management, and health and nutritional services. Additionally, CSBG funds are used by local community organizations to revitalize low-income communities.