Community Services Block Grant

American Recovery and Reinvestment Act

 

Programs:

Employment Support

                   Provide Assistance with schooling/training and required testing.

 

Scholarship Program

                   Provide scholarships for post-secondary education.

 

Educational Support

                   Provide assistance with uniforms, immunizations, textbook fees, summer youth, etc.

 

Emergency/ Crisis Assistance

Provide assistance with mortgage arrearage, rent arrearage, medical prescriptions, water, food vouchers, and other emergency situations.

 

Transitional Housing

Provide assistance to families who are homeless or in imminent danger of becoming homeless.

 

Veterans benefit Program

                   Provide assessment, information, advocacy, and referral services to veterans.

 

Who is Eligible?

·       Individuals and families who live in Clark, Coles, Crawford, Cumberland, Douglas, Edgar, Jasper, Lawrence, or Richland counties.

·       Must meet the following income guidelines:

Family Size

Annual Income

3 Months Income

1

21,660

5,415

2

29,140

7,285

3

36,620

9,155

4

44,100

11,025

5

51,580

12,895

6

59,060

14,765

7

66,540

16,635

8

74,020

18,505

 

·       Each program has specific requirements that must be met.

·       These guidelines and all information on this page are subject to change.

·       All program services are subject to available funding.

 

For more information, please contact your local outreach office.