Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)

Learn about the CSBG Program

There are four programs that fall under Community Services Block Grant:

  • Self-Sufficiency Program
  • General Emergency Assistance Program (GEAP)
  • Nutrition Assistance Program
  • Youth Leadership Program (YLP)

Self-Sufficiency Program

This program is all about helping adults who are facing financial difficulties to become independent and improve their lives. If you're motivated and committed to making a change, there are plenty of opportunities for you. This program provides support to help you pursue further education or get the skills you need to land a great job.

Assistance may be available according to needs:

  • Tuition
  • Childcare
  • Books and Supplies
  • Medical

General Emergency Assistance Program (GEAP)

This program helps meet the emergency needs, i.e. rent, utilities, medicine, etc. of eligible families. The program provides rental assistance up to a specific amount to individuals facing immediate evictions.

Youth Leadership Program

This program is designed to provide income-eligible high-school students with educational opportunities that targets improvements in academic, behavioral and social interaction, resulting in increased self-sufficiency. Students who complete the program will develop interpersonal skills and leadership characteristics that will aid them in meeting their goals and building healthy relationships. Through the program’s work experience, youth participants (ages15-19) develop strategies for decision-making and learn independence and responsibility.

Nutrition Assistance Program

This program is designed to assist households with enhancing their nutrition educational skills. Nutrition education and identification of resources are provided. Customers completing the training receive food vouchers.

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A member of our team will contact you for an interview to conduct intake for eligibility of services.

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To see if you meet the income requirement, find your family size on the chart. If you make less than the dollar amount listed, you meet the income requirement.

Household Size 200% Monthly Poverty Guideline 200% Annual Poverty Guideline
1 $2,510 $30,120
2 $3,406.67 $40,880
3 $4,303.33 $51,640
4 $5,200 $62,400
5 $6,096.67 $73,160
6 $6,993.33 $83,920
7 $7,890 $94,680
8 $8,786.67 $105,440
For each additional person, add $896.67 $10,760

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What programs fall under CSBG, and how do they assist individuals?

    CSBG comprises four programs: Self Sufficiency Program, General Emergency Assistance Program (GEAP), Nutrition Assistance Program, and Youth Leadership Program (YLP). These programs aim to assist socio-economically challenged individuals in various ways to improve their quality of life.

  • How does the Self-Sufficiency program help individuals become self-sufficient?

    The Self-Sufficiency program supports socio-economically challenged adults in becoming self-sufficient. It provides opportunities for education beyond high school and helps individuals become marketable in the workplace. Assistance may include support for tuition, childcare, books and supplies, and medical needs.

  • What emergency needs does the General Emergency Assistance Program (GEAP) address?

    GEAP helps meet the emergency needs, i.e. rent, utilities, medicine, etc. of eligible families.  The program provides rental assistance up to a specific amount to individuals facing immediate evictions.

  • How does the Youth Leadership Program (YLP) benefit income-eligible students?

    This program is designed to provide income eligible high-school students with educational opportunities that targets improvements in academic, behavioral and social interaction, resulting in increased self sufficiency. Students who complete the program will develop interpersonal skills and leadership characteristics that will aid them in meeting their goals and building healthy relationships. Through the program’s work experience, youth participants (ages15-19) develop strategies for decision-making and learn independence and responsibility.

  • How does the Nutrition Assistance Program assist individuals?

    This program is designed to assist households with enhancing their nutrition educational skills. Nutrition education and identification of resources are provided. Customers completing the training receive food vouchers.

  • How can I determine if I qualify based on income for CSBG programs?

    Refer to the income requirement chart.

  • ¿Qué programas están incluidos dentro de CSBG y cómo ayudan a las personas?

    El CSBG comprende cuatro programas: Programa de Autosuficiencia, Programa de Asistencia General de Emergencia (GEAP), Programa de Asistencia Nutricional y Programa de Liderazgo Juvenil (YLP). Estos programas tienen como objetivo ayudar a individuos con desafíos socioeconómicos de diversas maneras para mejorar su calidad de vida.

  • ¿Cómo ayuda el programa de Autosuficiencia a las personas a volverse autosuficientes?

    El programa de Autosuficiencia apoya a adultos con desafíos socioeconómicos para volverse autosuficientes. Proporciona oportunidades de educación más allá de la secundaria y ayuda a las personas a ser competitivas en el mercado laboral. La asistencia puede incluir apoyo para la matrícula, cuidado de niños, libros y materiales, y necesidades médicas.

  • ¿Qué necesidades de emergencia aborda el Programa de Asistencia General de Emergencia (GEAP)?

    GEAP ayuda a cubrir las necesidades de emergencia, como alquiler, servicios públicos, medicamentos, etc., de familias elegibles. El programa proporciona asistencia para el alquiler hasta una cantidad específica a personas que enfrentan desalojos inmediatos.

  • ¿Cómo beneficia el Programa de Liderazgo Juvenil (YLP) a los estudiantes que cumplen con los requisitos de ingresos?

    Este programa está diseñado para proporcionar oportunidades educativas a estudiantes de secundaria elegibles según sus ingresos, con el objetivo de mejorar su rendimiento académico, comportamental e interacción social, lo que resulta en una mayor autosuficiencia. Los estudiantes que completen el programa desarrollarán habilidades interpersonales y características de liderazgo que les ayudarán a alcanzar sus metas y a establecer relaciones saludables. A través de la experiencia laboral del programa, los participantes jóvenes (de 15 a 19 años) desarrollan estrategias para la toma de decisiones y aprenden independencia y responsabilidad.

  • ¿Cómo ayuda el Programa de Asistencia Nutricional a los individuos?

    Este programa está diseñado para ayudar a los hogares a mejorar sus habilidades educativas en nutrición. Se proporciona educación nutricional e identificación de recursos. Los clientes que completen la capacitación reciben vales de alimentos.

  • ¿Cómo puedo determinar si cumplo con los requisitos de ingresos para los programas de CSBG?

    Consulta la tabla de requisitos de ingresos.

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