Community Services Block Grant
ERBA
Programs provided under CSBG:
Family Functioning
Development
For
more information on any of the programs listed below,
please
feel free to contact your local ERBA Outreach Office.
School Supplies
The CSBG School Supply
Program is offered to income eligible students in grades K-12. Qualifying
students will receive a backpack filled with school supplies required by their
teacher. Applications are taken during the
summer for fall enrollment.
The CSBG Emergency/Crisis Assistance Program is available to income eligible applicants who have been or are in danger of being evicted from their home due to nonpayment of rent. These funds can be used to pay one month or current rent (no deposits). Applicant must have an eviction notice from their landlord. These funds can also be used for water reconnection and prescription medications on an emergency basis. Applications are taken year around while funds are available.
Family Functioning Development
The CSBG Family Functioning Development Program is designed to assist income eligible individuals in attaining self-sufficiency and a better quality of life. ERBA’s Family and Community Development Specialists provide case management and work closely with individuals in setting goals and helping them achieve those goals. Those who successfully complete the program no longer need to rely on others for their well-being.
The CSBG Scholarships are available to income eligible individuals who will be attending an Illinois college, university, or community college. Students must have at least a C grade point average and be enrolled as a full time student with 12 credit hours or more. Applications are taken during the spring and summer for fall enrollments.
The CSBG Employment Resource Lab (ERL) is
designed to help income eligible individuals gain computer skills and improve
their chance in the job market. Participants attend basic computer classes
where they will learn computer skills, as well as résumé writing and job
interviewing skills. There is no cost to eligible participants.
For
more information, please contact your local Outreach office.
The CSBG Loan Program can
provide low interest loans to small business for the purchase of machinery, equipment,
inventory, or to provide working capital. CSBG funds may not be used to
purchase or improve real property. This program was designed to create jobs and
employment for low-income individuals therefore at least one job must be
created for and filled by a low-income person for each $20,000 of public
investment. The required hiring must be
completed within the first 12-month period. If borrowing more than $20,000,
CSBG may participate in up to 49% of the total loan application. The remaining
participation in the venture should substantially include conventional
financing from a licensed Illinois lending institution.
The term of the loan may not
exceed 10 years.
For more information about the Loan Program
Please contact:
Embarras River Basin Agency,
Inc.
400 W Pleasant Street
PO Box 307
Greenup IL 62428
217-923-3113