Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)


The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) is a federally funded block grant in the Office of Community Services, Administration for Children and Families, United States Department of Health and Human Services. These funds are allocated to designated Community Action Agencies to support services for low-income families, alleviating the causes and conditions of poverty in under resourced communities to attain skills and knowledge to achieve self-sufficiency.

    Services are based on local community needs may include, but not limited to, the following:

    • Child & Youth Services
    • Education Services
    • Emergency Services
    • Employment Services
    • Food & Nutrition Services
    • Housing Services
    • Senior Services
    • Transportation Services

      In Nevada, 12 agencies have been designated to receive CSBG funds. These agencies formed the Nevada Community Action Association to network with one another, develop strategic plans to address rural and urban poverty in our state, and provide training opportunities to member agencies.

        If you are an individual or household in need, contact your local Community Action Agency for programs that are available to you.

          CSBG State Plan

          Nevada CSBG Public Hearings