NYSCAA Training and Technical Assistance

The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) is a federal anti-poverty block Grant, administered by states to provide core funding to local agencies to reduce poverty, revitalize low-income communities and to empower low-income families to become self-sufficient. CSBG is currently authorized under the 1998 federal CSBG Act. States must fund a network of local entities with 90% of their CSBG grant award. Of the remaining 10%, states can use up to 5% for administrative costs and the remaining funds (discretionary funds) for projects that help accomplish the statutory goals of CSBG. Partnerships among supporters and providers of services play a large role in the successful implementation of CSBG grants.  The Community Services Block Grant Act, with guidance provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) calls for the provision of training and technical assistance for Community Action Agencies (CAAs) that require assistance to comply with federal standards. This single source is so that the NYS Department of State's Division of Community Services can partner with the New York State Community Action Association (NYSCAA) to provide training and technical assistance to the NYS Community Action Network related to federal funding guidelines and CSBG program goals.    Reason for advertising exemption: Single Source Award recipient: NYS Community Action Association Any questions or comments regarding this notice of sole-source, single-source, or procurement otherwise exempt from advertising in the NYS Contract Reporter should be directed to the contact person listed for the contracting agency or public authority. Ad end date:07/09/2025 Contract term: 5 years County(ies): All NYS counties