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CSBG Essentials for Improved Outcomes: Training and Capacity-Building Services

This opportunity from the Administration for Children and Families, Office of Community Services (OCS), seeks an organization to support the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Essentials for Improved Outcomes program. - Funding is provided through a cooperative agreement valued at $600,000 for one award - The selected organization will: - Deliver training and capacity-building services to states, territories, and CSBG-eligible entities - Strengthen understanding of CSBG statutory and regulatory requirements - Enhance implementation of key program elements such as community needs assessment, tripartite board operations, and compliance monitoring/reporting - Support coordination and development of anti-poverty resources - No specific OEMs or commercial vendors are named, as this is a service-oriented grant - Eligible applicants include government agencies, nonprofits, and educational organizations with expertise in training for low-income community support - Unique requirements include eligibility restrictions under Section 678A(c)(2) of the CSBG Act - This is a forecasted opportunity with no current attachments or detailed documents available

Description

The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Essentials for Improved Outcomes will fund an organization to assist states, territories, and CSBG-eligible entities in strengthening their understanding of CSBG statutory and regulatory requirements. The program aims to enhance the implementation of critical program elements such as community needs assessment, tripartite board, and monitoring and reporting compliance. Additionally, it supports the coordination and development of anti-poverty resources to improve the overall administration of CSBG, fostering collaboration and service models to help children and families build stable, permanent environments.

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