CSBG - Community Services Block Grant


Eligibility:
  • Resident of a county currently being served by WYO HELP through the fund to be used.
  • Must demonstrate income for all family members 18 and older as being less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Guideline.
Limits:
$800 maximum. Total limit may be used once per year and no more than twice in a three-year period. Pet Deposits not covered. Maximum 1 month paid for monthly bills. (Usage of additional funding sources requires Program Director Approval).
Allowable Expenses:
  • Rent payment to avoid eviction or as support. Requires W-9 from Landlord to be on file prior to payment.
  • Rent deposit to assist with obtaining affordable housing if facing homelessness. Must support self-sufficiency and requires program director approval.
  • Utility bill payment to avoid shut off or as support.
  • Utility deposit to assist with obtaining affordable housing if facing homelessness. Must support self-sufficiency and requires program director approval.
  • Auto repair to support ability to maintain capacity. Must meet self-sufficiency support standards.
  • Minor home repair to support providing a safe shelter and ability to maintain capacity.
Required Documents:
  • GOSHEN HELP Application or intake
  • Photo ID – State or Federally issued. (Any exception must be approved by program director and customer must be able to be identified by alternative means.)
  • Proof of Income – Last 30 days. Income includes any pay, benefit, or federal assistance programs. If no income exists a written statement must be provided that can be collaborated and documented as likely. Must meet income qualifications of agency funds being used.
  • Current lease, bill, or estimate that includes customer name, address, account number (if one exists), and vendor name and address.
  • If paying rent,
    • Landlord information including W-9
    • Tenant Payment form completed by landlord.
Availability: Customers will be served on a first come first served basis until funds are depleted. A denial may be given for Emergency Services-CSBG if no funds are available, if customer has exceeded usage allowance, if customer does not qualify based on income requirements, or if customer does not provide required documents.
Reporting: All customers will be entered into agency management software. All activities regarding customer will be documented and reported to agency board as required.
Special Note: Rent and Utility assistance will be referred if there is an alternative resource with higher limits or greater capacity than our own resources.
Desired Outcomes: Customers will address the immediate crisis and can maintain basic capacity.

Federal Poverty Guideline @ 200%

Per Year
1 Person - $25,520
2 People - $34,480
3 People - $43,440
4 People - $53,400
5 People - $61,360
6 People - $70,320
7 People - $79,280
8 People - $88,240
Add $4,480 for each additional person.

Per Month
1 Person - $2,127
2 People - $2,873
3 People - $3,620
4 People - $4,367
5 People - $5,113
6 People - $5,860
7 People - $6,607
8 People - $7,353
Add $373 for each additional person.
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