Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Communities of Practice (COP)

Key facts

Summary from the notice

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

• Special district governments
• Others named in the notice (see the eligibility text)
• State governments
• Public and Indian housing authorities
• Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)
• Small businesses
• Independent school districts
• Private colleges and universities
• Federally recognized tribal governments
• Public and state colleges and universities
• Other Native American tribal organizations
• For-profit organizations other than small businesses
• City or township governments
• County governments
• Nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status (other than colleges)

Eligibility details from the notice

As prescribed by Section 678A(c)(2) of the CSBG Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 9913(c)(2)), eligible applicants are CSBG-eligible entities, or statewide or local organizations or associations, with demonstrated expertise in providing training to individuals and organizations on methods of effectively addressing the needs of families and communities with low incomes. Applications from individuals (including sole proprietorships) and foreign entities are not eligible and will be disqualified from the merit review and funding under this funding opportunity. Faith-based and community organizations that meet the eligibility requirements are eligible for awards under this funding opportunity.

Registrations you will likely need

Most applications submitted through Grants.gov need the following. Registration can take several weeks, so start early. The notice lists the exact requirements.

• SAM.gov registration for your organization, which also gives you a Unique Entity ID (UEI). Registration is free.
• A Login.gov account, which Grants.gov uses for sign-in.
• A Grants.gov applicant registration linked to your organization's UEI.

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