Community Services Block Grant Programs

Learn about Oklahoma's Community Services Block Grant Program, which provides core local funding to reduce poverty and support low-income communities. Home / Community Development / Community Action Agencies / Community Services Block Grant Programs Community Services Block Grant Programs The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) provides core funding to local agencies to reduce poverty, revitalize low-income communities and to empower low-income families to become self-sufficient. CSBG is a federal, anti-poverty block grant which funds the operations of a state-administered network of local agencies. The Oklahoma CSBG network consists of 17 Community Action Agencies (CAAs) that create, coordinate and deliver programs and services to low-income Oklahomans in all 77 counties. Community representation and accountability are hallmarks of the CSBG network, where agencies are governed by a tripartite board. This board structure consists of elected public officials, representatives of the low-income community and appointed leaders from the private sector. Oklahoma CSBG Factsheet FFY 2023 NOTICE: Public Comment Period CSBG State Plan Draft The State of Oklahoma Federal Fiscal Year 2026 and 2027 Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) State Application and Plan is available in draft form. The public comment period regarding the draft plan has passed. A public hearing was held on August 20, 2025. CSBG 2026-2027 State Plan DRAFT Implementation Manual This Contractor Implementation Manual contains requirements and forms related to the Commerce Weatherization Program. Please refer to the Weatherization section for current forms and requirements. Community Action Agency Implementation Manual Jan. 2026 Individual + Family Assistance If you need assistance as an individual or family, contact your local Community Action Agency (CAA) for help. Find Community Action Agencies Program Assistance Technical assistance regarding eligibility, application guidelines, and other information pertaining to CSBG programs is available upon request. Contact Becky Glover at 405-365-9883 or [email protected] . Keyword Search Linkedin Facebook Youtube Thank you for visiting the Oklahoma Department of Commerce. The news from Oklahoma Now (now.okcommerce.gov) can now be found on the new and improved Read our latest business news  here.