The Community Services Block Grant has a number of COVID-19 programs available. See below for details. Program guidelines limit CSBG eligibility to individuals and families having incomes at or below 200% of the federal poverty income guidelines. See our CSBG page for eligibility guidelines.
COVID-19 Food Assistance
Provides eligible households with financial assistance to purchase nutritious groceries for individuals/families that DO NOT receive SNAP benefits and have been affected by COVID-19.
- Provides a voucher to qualified households to purchase food items only from local grocery stores.
COVID-19 Health Assistance
Provides eligible individuals with financial assistance to maintain a healthy and mental state for those affected by the COVID-19.
- Provides up to 3 months of prescription payments in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
- Provides up to $300 for those seeking mental health support to cover sessions with a mental health provider for COVID-19 related concerns.
COVID-19 Relief Housing / Utility
Provides eligible individuals with rent, mortgage, and/or utility assistance in order to remain stably housed and sustain proficient utilities for those affected by COVID-19.
- Provides up to two months of rent or mortgage payment, up to $1600, for those affected by the pandemic: laid-off, loss of hours, or have been quarantined by a doctor.
- Provides up to $350 in utility support towards an electric, gas, or propane payment for those who do not qualify for LIHEAP assistance.
COVID-19 Transportation
Provides eligible individuals with financial assistance for transportation needs for those affected by COVID-19.
- Car Repairs – up to $1,000, must have been laid-off, loss hours, or were quarantined by a doctor; must show proof of secured employment, proof of car registration, proof of insurance, and a valid driver’s license.
- Bus Passes – provide to up 3 months of passes.
- License Plate Renewals – must have been laid-off, loss hours, or were quarantined by a doctor: must show proof of secured employment, proof of car insurance and a valid driver’s license.
- Car Insurance – provide up to 3 months of payments; must have been laid-off, loss hours, or were quarantined by a doctor; must show proof of car registration and a valid driver’s license.
