by Allie Fiske | Sep 2023 | resources, rf-featured
Welcome to CAPLAW’s CSBG Training Module. We are excited to offer this interactive tool for Community Action Agencies to learn about the federal Community Services Block Grant Act. All Community Action Agencies receive Community Services Block Grant (or CSBG) funds....
by Allie Fiske | Aug 2023 | resources
Federal grant recipients such as Community Action Agencies (CAAs) working on public infrastructure projects will now need to ensure the supplies and materials they purchase are primarily manufactured in the United States. The Build America, Buy America Act (BABA, or...
by Allie Fiske | Feb 2023 | resources
This Sample Social Media Policy is intended to help CAAs understand the legal framework and some of the legal issues that may arise as a result of employee use of social media. Federal, state, and local laws and regulations governing the use of social media are...
by Allie Fiske | Feb 2023 | resources
CAA leaders should understand the life cycle of a CSBG grant so they can make smart decisions about spending, reporting, and accounting for their funding. This session explored the performance management process, including monitoring by state CSBG offices and the...
by Allie Fiske | Jan 2023 | resources
This webinar covered the planning and reporting requirements that facilitate the implementation of CSBG at the state and agency level. In this session, we discussed topics such as allocation of funding, designation of new eligible entity, state plans and the community...
by Allie Fiske | Jan 2023 | resources
CSBG funds are unique among federal grants in that their use is guided by the needs of the communities served. In this session, we discussed the rules and guidance governing the various ways CSBG funds can be used. This session is part of CAPLAW’s Mastering the...
