Quick Facts
Funds to Neighborhood Organizations
Through the end of June 2011, the Strengthening Communities Fund program expended $39 million in Recovery Act dollars.
CCF Provided Funding to Over 318 Organizations to Help Build Capacity
Between FY 2002-2008, CCF provided funding to more than 318 organizations to help build their capacity.
Over 95% of U.S. Counties Utilize CSBG Services
Over 95% of all U.S. counties take part CSBG services and activities through a network of public and private community action agencies.
CSBG: 60 Million Complete Necessary Requirements
Nearly 60,000 participants had completed general financial education requirements, averaging approximately 12 hours of training.
HHS Funds AFI Projects
HHS has funded 611 AFI projects across the nation since the program’s inception
SCF Gives $12 mIllion
The SCF program gave over $12 million to neighborhood organizations promoting economic recovery and served disadvantaged populations.
The Office of Community Services (OCS)
funded grants totaling more than $60 million to Tribes and Tribal organizations in 2010. Grant programs in OCS are a combination of formula block grants and competitive discretionary grants.
Between FY 2001-2006, CED created or expanded approximately 2,774 businesses – creating over 11,000 jobs – with CED funds.
