How can non-profit organizations or for-profit private contractors receive CSBG or DOE WAP funding under the Recovery Act?
The federal CSBG Act has a firm definition of eligible entity, which restricts what kinds of organizations the State can contract with to deliver services at the local level. In addition, the Recovery Act eliminates the State’s ability to reserve funding for statewide training and technical assistance. Therefore, the best avenue for CSBG funding under the Recovery Act is as a partner or sub-contractor to a local community action agency. Look here to learn which CSBG-eligible entities in your area might be willing to enter into such a partnership.
