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Social Services Block Grant Program
What is a Block Grant? A block grant is a noncompetitive, formula grant mandated by the U.S. Congress. Eligible entities must submit an annual application to demonstrate statutory and regulatory compliance in order to receive the formula-based funding.
The Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) is a flexible funding source that allows States and Territories to tailor social service programming to their population’s needs. Through the SSBG States provide essential social services that help achieve a myriad of goals to reduce dependency and promote self-sufficiency; protect children and adults from neglect, abuse and exploitation; and help individuals who are unable to take care of themselves to stay in their homes or to find the best institutional arrangements.
Notice:
The Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) does not provide direct grants to individuals; SSBG does not charge a fee for receiving a grant. If you receive a message offering you a SSBG grant or requesting a fee, please contact the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Fraud Hotline at 1-800-447-8477.
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SSBG Focus Report FY 2018
The purpose of this message is to provide a robust overview of the following SSBG Focus Report (Decades of Service) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2018.SSBG DCL 4th Quarter Allocations FY 2020
Guidance for providing an update on the Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) allocations for fiscal year 2020.SSBG Focus Report ACF Region Report FY 2017
The purpose of this message is to provide a robust overview of the following SSBG Focus Reports (ACF Region Report) for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017.SSBG Focus Report FY 2017
The purpose of this message is to provide a robust overview of the following SSBG Focus ACF Region and Self-Sufficiency Reports for Fiscal Year (FY) 2017.SSBG Focus Report Self-Sufficiency FY 2017
This focus reports presents expenditure and recipient data reported in the Social Services Block (SSBG) High Level Service Area of Self-Sufficiency in federal
SSBG Grantee Contact Information
SSBG Contact Information State Officials & Program ContactsSSBG Legislation Uniform Definition of Services
SSBG Legislation Uniform Definition of ServicesSSBG Fact Sheet
Social Services Block Grant (SSBG) Fact SheetHelp with social services for adults and children
The SSBG Program does not provide social services directly to individuals. The SSBG is awarded to States to implement social services in the 29 categoriesSSBG FAQ Hurricane Sandy Supplemental FY 2013
The purpose of this message is to provide information on SSBG Qs & As Hurricane Sandy Supplemental FY 2013.