Federal Grant Award Summary

The Human Services Vermont Agency of Vermont received a Community Services Block Grant (CSBG, CFDA 93.569) formula grant award of $1,462,630 from the Office of Community Services, effective October 1, 2025, through September 30, 2027. As Vermont's state-level administrator of this program, the agency delivers comprehensive social services designed to reduce poverty and support economic self-sufficiency for low-income individuals and families across the state. CSBG funding supports a broad range of services including workforce development, education and financial literacy programs, emergency assistance for immediate family needs, healthcare access, housing support, and community-based activities that address the underlying causes of poverty in Vermont's most economically disadvantaged areas.

The agency implements CSBG services through a network of community action agencies and neighborhood-based organizations throughout Vermont, with particular focus on vulnerable populations including families transitioning from state assistance programs, elderly individuals in poverty, and individuals facing barriers to employment and self-sufficiency. Services funded under this award enable participants to secure meaningful employment, obtain adequate housing and living conditions, access emergency assistance including nutritious food and health services, and achieve greater participation in community affairs. As a formula grant allocation, this award is distributed based on Vermont's approved state plan and population-based eligibility factors, with funds allocated on a quarterly basis without a formal competitive renewal process.