CSBG Training and Resources

CSBG Community Action Plan

Multi-Year Community Action Plan

Multi-Year Community Action Plan Training

Lesson 1: Alignment with CSBG and DHS

Lesson 2: Planning and Priority Setting

Lesson 3: Managing Projects and Programs

Lesson 4: Tools to Promote Self-Sufficiency

Lesson 5: Creative and Innovative Thinking

Lesson 6: Effective Use of Attachments

Lesson 7: The Application and Submission Process

CSBG Policy Training

Invoices and Budget

CSBG New Invoice Template Training Video – October 2020

CSBG Invoice Update Training Video – February 2021

CSBG User Guide Instructions For Completing Invoices – October 2021

CSBG New Invoice Template Review – October 2023

CSBG Invoice Template Best Practices – October 2023

CSBG Budget Training

Forms and Manuals

Click Here to Submit Documents to CSBG Unit

CSBG Policy & Procedure Manual Effective 10/1/23

CSBG Community Action Plan Amendment Request Form

CSBG Community Needs Assessment Amendment Form

Additional Resources

Community Services Block Grant Tool Training for Contract Agencies

Components of Great Communication Training Video

Dealing with Challenging People Training Video

Superior Customer Service Training Video

CSBG State Plan 2023-2024

Increasing Your Reach Peer Sharing Event- Video

Increasing Your Reach Peer Sharing Event- PowerPoint

Tennessee Department of Human Services
Marketing Plan Template
Marketing Plan with Budget Template

Courtland Consulting
10 Things Your Community Action Agency Website Needs

Segment Title	Description	Length
CSBG Town Hall	General Informational Session for Community Services Block Grant Agencies	24:17

Module #	Segment Title	Description	Length	Additional Resources
1	Introduction	Introduction to the CSBG program, Community Action Agencies, and the CSBG Policy & Procedure Manual	8:50	Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) CSBG Act TDHS Organizational Chart TDHS Program Descriptions TDHS Community Services Block Grant Website TN Community Services Block Grant Agencies Map Acronyms and Definitions
2	CSBG Purpose and Funding Guidelines	Summary of the allocation, use and limitations of funding.	14:18	OMB Uniform Guidance TN Finance & Administration Policies CSBG Information Memorandum 154 Disaster Flexibilities and Waivers Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) Program CSBG Information Memorandum 61 Carryover Funds FY2001 CSBG Training and Resources
3	CSBG Performance Management Framework	Explanation of CSBG Performance Management, which is based on the National Community Action Theory of Change, resulting in increased effectiveness and accountability.	13:58	National Community Action Theory of Change CSBG Information Memorandum 152 Annual Report CSBG Organizational Standards CSBG Information Memorandum 138 State Establishment of Organizational Standards for CSBG Eligible Entities CSBG Information Memorandum 49 Program Challenges, Responsibilities and Strategies, FY 2001-2003 Tennessee Association of Community Action (TACA)
4	CSBG Eligibility Policy, Part 1	Overview of eligibility requirements, processes, and required verifications.	22:01	HHS Poverty Guidelines for 2022 Community Services Block Grant
5	CSBG Eligibility Policy, Part 2	Review of tangible and intangible services, including how services are provided and grievance procedure requirements	13:20	OneDHS Consolidated Appeal Request Solicitud de Apelación Consolidada
6	Program Planning and Funding	Overview of program planning and funding including assessments, planning, and the funding process.	14:00	Community Needs Assessment Resource Guide Community Action Partnership Resource Library Community Needs Assessment Tool Community Needs Assessment Amendment Form ROMA CSBG Annual Report CSBG Annual Report Instruction Manuals Additional Resources for Needs Assessments: American Community Survey Community Commons Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates Model-based Small Area Income & Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) for School Districts Small Area Income and Poverty Estimates Model-based Small Area Income & Poverty Estimates (SAIPE) for State and County Estimates U.S. Dept. of Labor Local Area Map Unemployment Statistics Map National Center for Education Statistics Housing and Urban Development Center for Medicare & Medicaid Services Small Area Health Insurance Estimates (SAHIE) Council of Economic Advisors HIV/AIDS Prevention & Service Provider Locator HealthCare.gov for Small Businesses
7	Grant Administration and Monitoring, Part 1	Description of contract responsibilities, grant administration, and agency responsibilities related to monitoring.	7:42	OMB Circulars Information Memorandums TN Secretary of State – Board Governance Title IV of the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 Section 202 of the Americans with Disability Act of 1990 CSBG Act
8	Grant Administration and Monitoring, Part 2	Description of reporting, invoicing, and single audit requirements	8:39	2 C.F.R. § 200.334 CSBG Annual Report 2 C.F.R. Subpart F (200.500 et seq.) Federal Audit Clearinghouse
9	Grant Administration and Monitoring, Part 3	Overview of monitoring including principles, practices, and procedures.	29:03	CSBG Act Information Memorandum 138 Department of Finance & Administration – Policy 03 F&A Policies TN Dept. of General Services Central Procurement Office Policy 2013-007
10	Grant Administration and Monitoring, Part 4	Conclusion of grant administration and monitoring, focusing on monitoring results and responses	13:20	CSBG Act Information Memorandum 116 Tennessee Association of Community Action (TACA)

Segment Title	Description	Length	Additional Resources
Importance of Understanding the Budget	Summary of content and takeaways from CSBG budget-focus session	8:31
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles	Introduction to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles for ethical and accurate financial reporting	8:46	F&A Risk Management GAO Green Book Guide to State Audits brochure Comptroller’s Department of Audit Training Catalog
Direct Vs. Indirect Costs	Explanation of direct costs versus indirect costs	7:41	Webinar - Uniform Guidance Cost Principles Slides - Uniform Guidance Cost Principles 2 CFR § 200.413 Direct costs 2 CFR § 200.414 Indirect costs CSBG IM#37 – Definition and Allowability of Direct and Administrative Cost Block Appropriation and Allocations
Allowable Costs	Description of allowable costs and considerations needed when determining the allowability of costs	21:29	2 CFR § 200.403 Factors affecting allowability of costs 2 CFR § 200.404 Reasonable costs 2 CFR § 200.405 Allocable costs CFR § 200.420 – 476 General provisions for selected items of cost CAPLAW Q&A on Property Issues USC Title 42, Chapter 106 42 USC § 9918 Limitations on use of funds
Program-Based Budgeting	Review of the 10 CSBG Expenditure Domains	12:04	CSBG Annual Report Lexicon CSBG Annual Report website CAPLAW Q&A on Property Issues
Cost Categories	Description of cost categories and example invoicing	19:38	Sample Invoice
Forecasting the New Budget	Best practices for forecasting the budget	2:11

CSBG Training and Resources

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Multi-Year Community Action Plan

Multi-Year Community Action Plan Training

CSBG Budget Training

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