CSBG is a block grant used to provide a range of services or activities designed to ameliorate the causes and effects of poverty.

Such activities include: nutrition, making better use of available income, obtaining and maintaining adequate housing, health services, achievement of self-sufficiency, community affairs, transportation, and so forth.

The Division of Community Services distributes CSBG funds to garner local resources and stimulate community participation into opportunities for self-sufficiency using the case management approach.

Assistance available through CSBG includes:

• rent
• utility bills
• prescription medication
• food
• transportation
• referral information

*Please note, many of our programs require individuals to meet federal income guidelines in order to receive services.