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Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Performance Management, Data Collection, and Compliance Support

Administration for Children and Families - OCS · Opportunity number HHS-2026-ACF-OCS-ET-0031

Details summarized from the official notice as of Aug 25, 2026. Always confirm eligibility, deadlines and requirements in the official notice before applying.

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This opportunity is closed as of Aug 24, 2026. It is kept here for reference. See the related open opportunities below, or check the official listing in case the agency posts a new cycle.

Key facts

Opportunity numberHHS-2026-ACF-OCS-ET-0031
AgencyAdministration for Children and Families - OCS
Department of Health and Human Services
Assistance listing (ALN, formerly CFDA)93.569
PostedJul 24, 2026
DeadlineAug 24, 2026
Award ceiling$650,000
Award floor$650,000
Expected number of awards1
Estimated total program funding$650,000
Cost sharing or matching requiredNo
Funding typeCooperative agreement
CategoryIncome security and social services
Last updated hereAug 25, 2026

Summary from the notice

This NOFO is modified. The email address and phone number for the program office have been revised in the Contacts and Support section.The Office of Community Services (OCS), within the Administration for Children and Families (ACF), intends to issue a funding opportunity for a cooperative agreement for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) Strengthening CSBG Outcomes: Performance Management, Data Collection, and Compliance Support.This NOFO will promote a national competition to identify one organization to support CSBG states, territories, and eligible entities with performance management activities, including data collection and reporting as well as approaches to remedy issues of non-compliance resulting from monitoring visits. This cooperative agreement builds on a national infrastructure for CSBG performance excellence by supporting data quality, outcome measurement, and the annual Report to Congress. This investment emphasizes practical capacity building—enabling states, territories, and eligible entities to translate data into actionable insights designed to inform and improve CSBG program outcomes.This cooperative agreement builds off a previous NOFO and enhances the CSBG Performance Management Framework by emphasizing training and technical assistance (T/TA) that helps the CSBG network translate data into actionable insights designed to improve CSBG impacts, outcomes, and accountability.

Who can apply

The official notice lists these applicant types as eligible:

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

Who should take a closer look

  • Small businesses
  • Nonprofits
  • Colleges and universities
  • State governments
  • Local governments
  • Tribal governments and organizations
  • Larger for-profit companies

Not listed as eligible

  • Individuals

Unless the eligibility text in the notice names you, this opportunity is probably not for you.

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.

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