Michigans Community Partner Community Action - 2027

The Michigans Community Partner Community Action - 2027 solicitation, issued by the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services Division of Community Action and Economic Opportunity, seeks to administer Community Services Block Grant funds. The program aims to reduce poverty, revitalize low-income communities, and empower individuals in rural and urban areas to achieve self-sufficiency through the creation of new programs, the augmentation of existing services, and the maintenance of organizational infrastructure. The total program funding is 7,250,000 dollars, with an expected 23 awards. The solicitation was posted on November 4, 2026, with a response deadline of November 23, 2026. Awardees must comply with extensive regulatory requirements, including 2 CFR 200 administrative guidelines, the Anti-Lobbying Act, and employee whistleblower protections. Key deliverables include financial and programmatic reports, a risk-based subrecipient monitoring plan, and an equipment inventory schedule for items valued at 5,000 dollars or more. Grantees are required to maintain comprehensive insurance, including commercial general liability, cyber liability, and sexual abuse and molestation liability. Strict personnel security measures are mandated, such as ICHAT, sex offender registry checks, and Central Registry checks for those working with children. Additionally, the contract emphasizes non-discrimination compliance under Title VI and Title IX and requires certification regarding FFATA reporting and federal debarment status.