CSBG Reporting Webinar Recording Now Available

This session provided essential guidance on the upcoming Annual Report and Q4 submissions, both due on November 15, 2026.

Webinar Highlights:

• Submission Overview: Detailed walkthrough of all required Q4 and Annual Report documentation.
• 5-Quarter Data Review: Guidance on reporting data across the 5-quarter timeframe (July 1, 2025 – September 30, 2026).
• Tips & Best Practices: Practical strategies and tips to streamline your reporting and avoid common submission errors.

Budget Amendment Process Webinar Recording Available

The Office of Economic Opportunity hosted a webinar where we provided updates on the new procedures for budget amendments. 

Webinar Highlights:

• New Contract Requirements
• Walkthrough of new process
• New timeline for submitting amendments
• Tips & Best Practices to ensure a speedy approval

This is an important change, so please watch the webinar if you were unable to attend.

2026 - 2028 CSBG State Plan Now Available

We are pleased to announce that our Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) State Plan for Federal Fiscal Years 2026 through 2028 has been officially accepted by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Community Services (OCS).

This milestone ensures the continued flow of critical federal resources to support community action initiatives across our state.

• Plan Period: October 1, 2025 – September 30, 2028
• Effective Date: The plan is fully in effect through September 30, 2028.
• Key Focus Areas: Strengthening local anti-poverty strategies, improving family financial stability, building emergency relief capacity, and enhancing service delivery across our network of local eligible entities.

For more information, to view the full accepted State Plan, or to learn about local CSBG-funded services, please visit our official CSBG State Plan webpage.

Updated TANF guidance available

The Office of Economic Opportunity (OEO) has released updated TANF Eligibility Guidance, reflecting recent direction from the VDSS TANF office. This guidance applies to all TANF funding administered through OEO. Please ensure this information is distributed to appropriate staff. If you have any questions, reach out to your OEO program contact for assistance.

Reminder: Upload FY25–26 Board Minutes to CSBG Reporter

This is a reminder that all approved board minutes and packets should be regularly added to the Board Minutes section in CSBG Reporter. As we work to close out the 2025–2026 program year, please double-check that all outstanding minutes from the 25–26 program year are fully uploaded.

Organizational Standards Reminder

All agencies received an update on their Organizational Standards status on May 22. Our team is currently reviewing standards, you should receive an updated list of standards that need attention by late October. A recorded webinar on Organizational Standards—including helpful resources and guidance for uploading documentation—is available here: https://vacsbg.learnworlds.com/course/quality-org-standards