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Mississippi Community Services Block Grant

CSBG-funded services addressing poverty and basic needs through local community action partners.

About this program

Mississippi's Community Services Block Grant, funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and administered by MDHS, supports local community action agencies providing employment, education, income and asset building, housing, nutrition, emergency, and health-related services.

Eligibility

Income-qualified residents, households, and local partners served through Mississippi community action agencies, including eligible Clarksdale and Coahoma County residents.

Requirements

  • Apply through the appropriate local community action agency
  • Meet income and service eligibility requirements, typically tied to federal poverty guidelines
  • Provide household, income, need, and service documentation