Cobb County Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)

Background
CSBG funding supports projects that:
Lessen poverty in communitiesAddress the needs of low-income individuals including the homeless, migrants and the elderlyProvide services and activities addressing employment, education, better use of available income, housing, nutrition, emergency services and/or health
CSBG Service Categories & Eligible Activities
Educationvocational skills training, cultural opportunities for disadvantaged children, GED assistance for high school dropout, adult and youth literacy training. Employment job creating economic development programs which result in the employment and self-sufficiency of low-income persons. Health & Social Developmenthealth related activities including transportation to medical services, medical and dental screening, immunizations, prevention and treatment assistance and medication prescriptions and other related services.Housing includes aid to renters seeking a residence, landlord/tenant rights education and arbitrationIncome Managementprograms to encourage better use of available income that includes family budget counseling, financial management, credit, income taxes and social security.Self-Sufficiency/Multiple Domain comprehensive family case management programs that promote, empower and nurture family members toward self-sufficiency.

Eligibility

Annually, the Cobb County CDBG Program Office requests proposals from local non-profit organizations and government entities to carry out eligible activities in the County.The Program provides support for nonprofit agencies that provide services for low-income persons in Cobb.In order for a project or program to qualify for CSBG funds, all program beneficiaries must be 125% or below the Federal Poverty Guidelines.CSBG funds are reimbursable to the receiving organization based on actual receipts submitted for direct serviced provided to eligible CSBG beneficiaries.