Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
Program Guidance
Quick Links (Links to information on this page)
- Regulations
- Client Eligibility and Documentation
- Data Collection and Reporting
- Webinars and Workshops
- Training and Technical Assistance
Regulations
- CSBG Statute (HHS.gov site)
- Texas Administrative Code Chapter 5 (info.sos.state.tx.us)
- Texas Administrative Code Chapter 6 (info.sos.state.tx.us)
- OMB Circulars (PDF)
- 2 CFR 200 (OMB Super Circular)
- Open Government Requirements (PDF)
Client Eligibility and Documentation
- Income Calculator (XLS)
- Income Guidelines Q & A (PDF) – Updated February, 2017
- CSBG Client Intake and Instructions (DOC)
- Declaration of Income Statement Form (PDF) – Revised December, 2016
- Declaration of Income Statement Form (DOCX) – Revised December, 2016
- Declaration of Income Statement Guidance (PDF) – Revised December, 2016
- 2015 Poverty Income Guidelines – U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (https://www.federalregister.gov)
| Persons in Family/Household | 100% of Federal Poverty Guidelines | 125% of Federal Poverty Guidelines |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | $12,060 | $15,075 |
| 2 | $16,240 | $20,300 |
| 3 | $20,420 | $25,525 |
| 4 | $24,600 | $30,750 |
| 5 | $28,780 | $35,975 |
| 6 | $32,960 | $41,200 |
| 7 | $37,140 | $46,425 |
| 8 | $41,320 | $51,650 |
| Families with more than 8 persons | Add $4,180 for each additional person | Add $5,225 for each additional person |
For CSBG PY 2017, beginning January 24, 2017, eligibility for CSBG will remain at 125% of Federal Poverty Income Guidelines.
SOURCE: Federal Register, Document Number 2017-01586, Tuesday, January 24, 2017
Data Collection and Reporting
Monthly Reporting
- CSBG Monthly Performance Reporting Forms and Instructions (DOC)
- Guidance on Reporting Persons Served (PDF)
- CSBG Monthly Performance Reporting Changes for Program Year 2015 (PDF)
- System Procedures for Subrecipient Reporting (PDF)
- Community Affairs Contract System Instructions (PDF)
- Community Affairs Contract System – Logging In Video (1:04)
National Performance Indicators
- NPI Target Revision Requests Form (XLS) and Instructions (PDF)
- CSBG National Performance Indicator (NPI) Changes for Program Year 2017 (www.nascsp.org)
- NASCSP Resources (www.nascsp.org)
- National Performance Indicators Instructors Manual
- CSBG Lexicon
National Survey
- HHS CSBG IM37 Definition and Allowability of Direct and Administrative Costs (pdf)
- 2016 CSBG National Survey Success Stories Fillable Form (DOC)
- Federal Programs by CFDA Number (PDF)
- SmartForms Instructions (PDF)
Forms
- Budget Amendment Form (XLS)
- CSBG Inventory List: Tools and Equipment (DOC fillable)
- Community Affairs Contract System Access Request Form (DOC)
Webinars and Workshops/Presentations
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- Community Affairs Rule Changes Webinar – December 14, 2016
- Reporting Training for CSBG Subrecipients – December 9, 2015
Training and Technical Assistance
CSBG Tools and Guides
- CSBG Timeline (PDF)
- CSBG Monthly Program Performance Report Quick Check Guide (PDF)
- NASCSP Targeting Field Manual (PDF) - www.nascsp.org
- TDHCA Recommended Practice on Fraud, Waste, and Abuse (PDF)
Case Management
Training - Other Resources
- CAPLAW Introduction to CSBG Training Module
- CSBG Performance Targeting Webinar 09/07/2011 Video (55:39)
ROMA (Result Oriented Management and Accountability)
Boards
ROMA Certification
Requests for Training and Technical Assistance
Community Affairs Training Staff is providing quality training and technical assistance to CSBG subrecipients. Please submit training and technical assistance requests and or questions using the links below.
