The Community Services Block Grant (CSBG)
is a federal program that is managed by the St. Clair County Intergovernmental Grants Department through a management agreement between St. Clair County and the St. Clair County Community Action Agency.
The CSBG program offers a broad range of assistance for individuals and families that meet the program eligibility guidelines. Interested residents are encouraged to call for complete program details.
The CSBG program provides emergency assistance to eligible individuals or families that have experienced unforeseen hardships that are not self-inflicted such as: significant reduction in hours worked; unpaid medical leave, layoff due to lack of work; or othercircumstances approved through a CSBG assessment. Contact Community Services for initial phone assessment. Appointments are scheduled to further assess need, if necessary.
Services include, but are not limited to:
- Rent and Mortgage Assistance: Must be at least 30 days in arrears and no more than 2 months in arrearage. Bond for deed contract /agreement and Section 8 or public housing will not be eligible.
- Dental and Prescription Assistance: Provide access to quality dental assistance for eligible persons without or limited health insurance coverage. The medical assistance may include dental care, denture assistance and prescription assistance.
- Hot Water Heater Repair or Replacement
- Scholarships
- Food
Eligibility Requirements:
- Current Illinois Driver’s License or state I.D.
- Social security Cards for all household members
- 30-day income for all household members
- Proof of residency: Current lease and occupancy permit, warranty deed or mortgage statement
- Proof of hardship must be provided
- Other documentation will be required
Eligibility for the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) program is based on the Federal Poverty Income Guidelines (200% of the poverty threshold) that is annually adjusted by the United States Department of Health and Human Services.
For additional information, contact the CSBG program at 618-825-3263, 618-825-3277, 618-825-3255 (Monday through Friday - 8:30 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.)
2024 CSBG 30-DAY INCOME GUIDELINES
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Family Size
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200% Poverty Level
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1
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$2,510
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2
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$3,407
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3
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$4,303
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4
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$5,200
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5
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$6,097
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6
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$6,993
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7
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$7,890
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8
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$8,787
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For family units with more than 8 members, please contact our office for income guideline information.
Weatherization Program
The Weatherization Program provides low-income families with a grant for labor, materials, and installation needed to weatherize their home, or to make furnace repairs or replacement. For more information call Lian Field at 825-3251 (lfield@co.st-clair.il.us) or Nancy Wilson at 825-3276 (nancy.wilson@co.st-clair.il.us). The Weatherization Program is NOT currently accepting names for the waiting list.