The Center for Faith-Based & Community Initiatives

The Center for Faith-Based and Community Initiatives (CFBCI) welcomes the participation of faith-based and community organizations as essential partners in assisting our country's neediest citizens.  CFBCI empowers faith-based and community organizations to compete more effectively for Federal funds so that they may provide better human services to more people.

"The paramount goal is compassionate results, and private and charitable groups, including religious ones, should have the fullest opportunity permitted by law to compete on a level playing field..." - President George W. Bush

CFBCI News:

Innovations in Effective Compassion— The Faith-Based and Community Initiative has launched a new website that details the results and outcomes associated with the Initiative

Lessons Learned: Expanding Provider Participation through Vouchers - HHS takes a closer look at voucher use in social services and the key elements of voucher program implementation

Faith-Based Organizations and Pandemic Preparedness - Examines the vital role of faith-based and community organizations in the event of a pandemic.